Who painted Portrait of Pieter van de Poel?

Portrait of Pieter van de Poel was painted by Arnold Boonen in 1700.

Where can I see Portrait of Pieter van de Poel?

Portrait of Pieter van de Poel is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Pieter van de Poel?

Portrait of Pieter van de Poel is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Pieter van de Poel?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Pieter van de Poel are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Pieter van de Poel

Arnold Boonen , 1700

Portrait of Pieter van de Poel is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Arnold Boonen. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting on canvas, created by Arnold Boonen in 1700. It depicts Pieter van de Poel and measures 82.5 cm in height by 65.5 cm in width. The surface is handled with fine brushwork that emphasizes subtle tonal transitions, contributing to a restrained yet expressive portrait style characteristic of early 18th-century Dutch portraiture.

History & Provenance

The painting Portrait of Pieter van de Poel by Arnold Boonen is housed in the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued under the inventory number SK-A-2426.

The Portrait of Pieter van de Poel is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Arnold Boonen in 1700. Measuring 82.5 cm in height and 65.5 cm in width, the work was executed at the turn of the eighteenth century. While the specific commission details and the original ownership chain are not documented in the available records, the painting is currently held within the cultural heritage collections of the Netherlands.

It resides in the Rijksmuseum as part of the Dienst Verspreide Rijkscollecties, having been managed historically by entities such as the Rijksdienst Beeldende Kunst and Instituut Collectie Nederland.

The painting Portrait of Pieter van de Poel by Arnold Boonen is housed in the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued under the inventory number SK-A-2426. It entered the collection through the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection, Dienst Verspreide Rijkscollecties, Rijksdienst Beeldende Kunst, and Instituut Collectie Nederland. The work has been displayed in exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum focusing on 18th‑century portraiture.

Context

Arnold Boonen's 1700 oil painting Portrait of Pieter van de Poel, measuring 82.5 cm by 65.5 cm, exemplifies the portrait genre within Dutch Golden Age art. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection and reflects the period's focus on individual likeness and status through formal compositional techniques. Its material execution on canvas with oil paint aligns with contemporary practices for elite portraiture, while its scholarly attribution to Boonen contributes to understanding his role in the evolution of portraiture beyond Rembrandt's influence.

Overview

Arnold Boonen’s oil portrait of Pieter van de Poel, dated 1700, is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. The work presents a solitary figure in a dark interior, illuminated by subtle chiaroscuro that emphasizes the sitter’s attire and expression. Boonen’s composition balances restraint with a dignified presence, typical of early‑18th‑century Dutch portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, identified as Pieter van de Poel, appears with long, curled gray hair, a blue velvet coat, and a white shirt accented by a white scarf. He holds a sealed letter in his right hand, suggesting literacy or official business. His direct gaze and solemn expression convey a sense of personal gravitas and social standing.