Who created "Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren"?

Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren was created by Jan Weenix in 1680 - 1719.

When was "Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren" created?

This artwork was created 1680 - 1719.

What medium is "Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren"?

Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren is oil on canvas.

Is "Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren

Jan Weenix

1680 - 1719

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 126.5cm × w 109.5cm

Classification

painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About this artwork

Portret van Silvester van Tongeren. Pendant van SK-A-4959.

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Rijksmuseum's showcase of Dutch Golden Age mastery. Jan Weenix's *Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren* (c. 1680–1719) captures the dignified likeness of a prominent Amsterdam merchant in oil on canvas, measuring a substantial 126.5 × 109.5 cm. Weenix, a versatile Dutch artist (1640–1719) renowned for his lush still lifes of game and landscapes, here demonstrates his skill in portraiture, rendering the sitter with lifelike precision and subtle psychological depth typical of the period's elite commissions. This work forms a pendant pair with its companion piece (SK-A-4959), a comm...

Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren

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