Artwork
Portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1599/1600-1638)
Portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1599/1600-1638) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis van der Voort. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
The restrained composition and direct gaze convey both personal identity and the virtues of domesticity expected of married women of her class.
The portrait shows Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch as a young woman of the Dutch upper bourgeoisie in the early 17th century. She wears a dark dress with a modest ruff and a gold chain, signifying her family's wealth and social standing. The restrained composition and direct gaze convey both personal identity and the virtues of domesticity expected of married women of her class.
The work functions as a visual record of her status within Amsterdam's merchant society, reflecting contemporary ideals of piety, order, and familial continuity.
Technique & Style
Cornelis van der Voort executed the Portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch in 1622 using oil paint on a wooden panel. The painting measures 122 cm in height and 90.6 cm in width. As a portrait, the work reflects the formal genre conventions of the period, though the specific handling, condition, and further stylistic qualities are not detailed by the available records.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1622 by Cornelis van der Voort as an oil on panel portrait. It entered the Rijksmuseum collection and has remained in its depot, specifically listed under the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection and related institutions. The work measures 122 cm in height and 90.6 cm in width.
The subject, Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch, lived from 1599/1600 to 1638, placing her within the early Dutch Golden Age portrait tradition. The painting is cataloged as part of the Rijksmuseum's holdings and is recognized through the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection, reflecting its institutional provenance and sustained ownership by these bodies.
Overview
This 1622 oil painting by Cornelis van der Voort is a portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch, a member of a prominent Dutch family.
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Artist
Cornelis van der Voort or van der Voorde (c. 1576 – buried on 2 November 1624) was a Dutch portrait painter, art collector, art appraiser and art dealer from the early 17th century who was active in Amsterdam. He…
