Artwork

Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes

Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist B. Monmorency. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This 1742 painting depicts a prominent figure from the Dutch town of Goes.

About this work

A man in a black coat and white cravat stands against a dark background. His powdered wig and serious face fill most of the frame.

This painting was made in 1742 to show Pieter Parker’s importance in the Dutch town of Goes. The artist didn’t sign it, so we don’t know who painted it, just that they focused on making his status clear.

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Overview

This 1742 painting depicts a prominent figure from the Dutch town of Goes. The subject is shown standing against a dark background, dressed in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait is of Pieter Parker, who held various positions of authority in Goes, including alderman, burgomaster, and councilor. The painting conveys his social standing and importance in the community.

Technique & Style

The artist rendered Parker's formal attire, including a black coat and white cravat, in detail. A powdered wig frames his serious face, which dominates the composition.

History & Provenance

The painting is unsigned, leaving the artist's identity unknown. It is related to other portraits of the period, such as those in the Rijksmuseum collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

B. Monmorency

B. Monmorency painted sitters in 18th-century European dress with crisp lace cuffs and dark coats. In the gallery’s Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes (1742), the burgomaster’s sober…