Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes
1742
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1742
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
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. To see more portraits like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
