Self-Portrait of the Artist with his Wife Suzanne Cock and their Children
1627
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1627
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a family of eight, with the father, mother, and six children, all dressed in 17th-century clothing. The father is standing on the right, wearing a dark robe and holding a bow and arrow. The mother is seated on the left, wearing a dark dress and a white collar. The children are all around their parents, with the youngest child sitting on the floor in front of the mother. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, from dark browns and blacks to lighter shades of beige and white. The family is depicted in a formal setting, with a serious expression on their faces. The painting is a great example of a family portrait from the 17th century. Next, explore more works by artist Cornelis de Vos.
