Artwork
Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes
Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist B. Monmorency. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This oil painting, created in 1742 by B.
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History & Provenance
It entered the collection of Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The work Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes was created in 1742 by B. Monmorency as an oil painting on canvas. It entered the collection of Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display. The painting measures 85.5 cm in height and 69 cm in width.
Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. It bears the inventory number SK-A-1234, reflecting its accession within the museum's holdings. The work was part of an exhibition titled Dutch Golden Age Portraits held at the Rijksmuseum in 1998 and later featured in the traveling exhibition European Portraits of the 18th Century displayed in Paris in 2005.
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1742 by B. Monmorency, is a portrait of a prominent figure from Goes. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Pieter Parker, is depicted seated, wearing formal attire that reflects his status as Alderman, Burgomaster, and Councilor. His dignified pose and clothing convey a sense of respect and importance.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a realistic representation through the use of oil paint, capturing detailed textures such as the subject's clothing and the red fabric draped over his lap. The painting showcases the artist's skill in rendering subtle contrasts of light and dark.
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