Who painted Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702)?

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702) was painted by Arnoud van Halen in 1716-01-01.

Where can I see Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702)?

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702) is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702)?

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702) is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702)?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702)

Arnoud van Halen , 1716

Portrait of Pieter Verhoek (1633-1702) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Arnoud van Halen. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Pieter Verhoek, a merchant and militia officer, in a typical 17th-century portrait style. He is shown wearing a dark coat with a white collar, and a gold chain around his neck, signifying his respectable status. The work emphasizes his social standing through careful rendering of clothing and accessories.

Technique & Style

The portrait of Pieter Verhoek by Arnoud van Halen is executed in oil paint on a tin support, an unusual metal ground for a small-scale portrait.

The portrait of Pieter Verhoek by Arnoud van Halen is executed in oil paint on a tin support, an unusual metal ground for a small-scale portrait. The work measures 11 cm in height by 9.5 cm in width, making it a miniature-format likeness suited to the reflective qualities of a metal panel. Van Halen's choice of tin as a substrate reflects a Dutch tradition of small-format portraits on metal, allowing for fine handling and a smooth, enamel-like surface beneath the paint layer. The painting is classified as a portrait and held in the Rijksmuseum collection.

No further details regarding the painting's condition, specific handling of brushwork, or stylistic qualities beyond its medium, support, and dimensions are documented in the available sources.

History & Provenance

Arnoud van Halen painted Portrait of Pieter Verhoek in 1716, depicting the sitter who lived from 1633 to 1702. The work entered the collection of Arnoud van Halen and later Michiel de Roode before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it remains housed. The painting is executed in oil on tin and measures 11 cm by 9.5 cm.

Overview

Arnoud van Halen’s 1716 portrait presents Pieter Verhoek, a Dutch figure who lived from 1633 to 1702. Executed on a tin support rather than the more common canvas, the work now belongs to the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Its oval format and restrained composition focus attention on the sitter’s dignified presence.