Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer

Q: When was "Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer" created?

This artwork was created 1675 - 1700.

Q: Is "Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Caspar Netscher

1675 - 1700

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

79; 7.5; 96

About this artwork

M.D., Count van Limburg Stirum Bequest, The Hague

Art Historical Context

Step into the Rijksmuseum and gaze upon *Portrait of Menno Baron van Coeho (1641-1704), General in the Artillery Fortifications Engineer*, a oil on canvas by Dutch master Caspar Netscher, dated between 1675 and 1700. Measuring 96 x 79 cm, this elegant portrait captures the stern yet commanding presence of Coehoorn, the brilliant military engineer hailed as the "Dutch Va" for his innovative fortifications that defended the Netherlands against French invasions during the late 17th-century wars. Netscher, a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age, specialized in refined Baroque portraits that b...

About the Artist

Caspar Netscher · 1639–1684

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Portrait of Menno Baron van Coehoorn (1641-1704). General in the Artillery and Fortifications Engineer

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