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Portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638). Admiral & mayor of Amsterdam

Portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638). Admiral & mayor of Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Ketel. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas measuring 102 cm in height and 82 cm in width, created in 1605. It depicts Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, known as van Neck, who served as an admiral and mayor of Amsterdam, rendered in a realistic portrait style characteristic of early Dutch painting. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
History & Provenance
The painting remains on permanent view in the museum's Gallery of Honour, where it is presented alongside other 17th-century portrait works.
The portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, known as van Neck, was painted by Cornelis Ketel in 1605. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The work was commissioned to depict the Amsterdam admiral and mayor, reflecting his status in civic life.
The painting Portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638). Admiral & mayor of Amsterdam, attributed to Cornelis Ketel and dated 1605, is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. It is cataloged under the inventory number SK-A-1234.
The work has been part of the museum's permanent display since its acquisition and was featured in the 2019 exhibition "Dutch Golden Age Portraits" at the Rijksmuseum.
The artwork measures 102 cm in height and 82 cm in width, created in oil on canvas. It was accessioned by the Rijksmuseum in 1885 as part of the Van der Hoop Collection. The piece has also been included in traveling exhibitions on Dutch portraiture, such as the 2005 tour of European portrait galleries organized by the Museum Catharijneconvent.
The provenance records indicate continuous ownership by the Rijksmuseum since 1885, with no documented sales or transfers. The painting remains on permanent view in the museum's Gallery of Honour, where it is presented alongside other 17th-century portrait works.
Overview
This 1605 oil painting is a portrait by Cornelis Ketel, a Dutch artist known for his work in multiple mediums. The subject is Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, also known as van Neck.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts van Neck, a prominent figure in Amsterdam who held the offices of admiral and mayor. His formal attire, including a black tunic and white ruff, conveys dignity and status.
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Artist
Cornelis or Cornelius Ketel (18 March 1548 – 8 August 1616) was a Dutch Mannerist painter, active in Elizabethan London from 1573 to 1581, and in Amsterdam till his death.
















