Portrait of J. Batelier, Remonstrant minister in The Hague
1650
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From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows a man, J. Batelier, who was a minister. He's dressed in simple clothing, which was typical for his time. The artist likely wanted to show Batelier's personality through his expression and pose. The painting has a quiet, intimate feel, and it's based on a work by another artist, which is an interesting aspect of its history. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Bary, Hendrik, (1640-1707)
