Willem Pottey (1666-94). Advocaat en rekenmeester-generaal te Vlissingen
1686 - 1693
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
49; 61
About this artwork
hoogte 61 cm x breedte 49 cm
Art Historical Context
In the hallowed halls of the Rijksmuseum Nicolaes Maes' portrait *Willem Pottey (1666-94). Advocaat en remeester-generaal teissingen* (1686-1693) captures the poised likeness of a young Dutch official. Maes, a prominent figure of the Dutch Golden Age (4-1693), trained under Rembrandt and evolved from intimate genre scenes to refined portraits like this one. Rendered in oil on canvas medium prized for its luminous depth and subtle gradations—this modest yet elegant work measures 61 cm high by 49 cm wide, ideal for a private study or civic chamber. Willem Pottey, depicted at around 20-27 years ...
About the Artist
Nicolaes Maes · 1634–1693
Maes' genre scenes are his most well-known works although he was also a painter of religious scenes in his early career and a portraitist later in his career. Comment on works: Portraits; Interiors; History