Portret van een jongeman, mogelijk Arnout Rentinck

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This delicate portrait on paper, created by Arnout Rentinck between 1722 and 1775, captures the likeness of a young man who may well be the artist himself. Executed during the Dutch Enlightenment, such works on paper were prized for their intimacy and portability, allowing artists to explore personal identity outside the formal constraints of oil painting. The medium’s lightness and directness made it ideal for character studies that reveal subtle expressions and contemporary fashion. The presence of the Lugt 2228 collector’s mark on the reverse underscores the drawing’s journey through disti...

About the Artist

Arnout Rentinck · 1712–1774

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