Who painted Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter?

Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter?

Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter

Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter is a 17th-century portrait held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, identified as Admiral Michael Adriansz de Ruijter, standing with one hand on a table, wearing formal attire with a starched white collar and thick mustache. Symbols of his profession, a rolled-up paper and a ship model, are on the table.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows to create contrast and highlight the subject's face, conveying a sense of power and seriousness.

History & Provenance

Created around 1650 by a Dutch artist, the portrait is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.