Artwork
Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz.
Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz. is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Cornelis van Cuylenburgh. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
Consequently, the artwork stands as a direct visual commemoration of the man himself, preserved within the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
Executed in 1776 by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh, this oil painting on canvas depicts Barend Goudriaan Ariesz as its sole subject. As a formal portrait, the work functions primarily as a representational record of the sitter's likeness rather than an allegorical composition rich in complex symbolism. The available documentation identifies the piece strictly within the genre of portraiture, focusing on the individual identity of Goudriaan without referencing specific attributes, costumes, or background elements that would suggest a broader symbolic narrative or hidden meaning.
Consequently, the artwork stands as a direct visual commemoration of the man himself, preserved within the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in oil paint on canvas, a standard combination for late eighteenth-century Dutch portraiture. According to the cataloguing record, the work measures 77 cm in height by 61.5 cm in width, giving it a modestly upright format suited to a single-figure likeness. The medium and support are consistent with the conventional oil-on-canvas practice of Cornelis van Cuylenburgh, and the painting is classified as a portrait genre work.
The sources do not provide details on handling, brushwork, condition, or specific stylistic qualities, so no further characterization can be offered on those points.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1776 by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh as a commissioned portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The work measures 77 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width and is executed in oil paint on canvas.
The Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz. is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Its inventory number is not specified in the sources. The work has been part of the Rijksmuseum's display of Dutch portraiture, though specific exhibition titles or dates are not provided in the available documentation.
Overview
Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz is an 18th-century oil painting by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh, executed in 1788. The work is a portrait of its namesake, Barend Goudriaan Ariesz, and is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.
Context
The portrait reflects the late 18th-century European tradition of depicting individuals in settings that highlighted their professions or personal characteristics, often in subdued, naturalistic environments.
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Artist
Cornelis van Cuylenburgh (1758–1827) was an artist, born in Utrecht.
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