Portrait of Pieter de Graeff (1638-1707)
1663
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
36; 51
About this artwork
signatuur en datum, rechtsonder: ‘CNetscher 1663. AEtat 25’
Art Historical Context
This elegant portrait by Caspar Netscher depicts Pieter de Graeff at the age of twenty-five, as noted in the artist’s signature and inscription “CNetscher 1663. AEtat 25” in the lower right. Painted in oil on panel, the modestly sized work (51 × 36 cm) exemplifies the refined portraiture popular among the Dutch elite during the Golden Age. Netscher, trained in the circle of Gerard ter Borch, specialized in capturing the quiet dignity and material luxury of his sitters through meticulous attention to fabrics, lace, and subtle lighting. Pieter de Graeff belonged to one of Amsterdam’s most influ...
About the Artist
Caspar Netscher · 1639–1684
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