Artwork
Portrait of Sara Pottey (1651-1705), wife of Johan van Bochoven
Portrait of Sara Pottey (1651-1705), wife of Johan van Bochoven is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Daniël Haringh. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Daniel Haringh’s oil portrait, dated 1690, depicts Sara Pottey (1651‑1705), the spouse of Johan van Bochoven.
About this work
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, with the support measuring 61 cm in height and 49 cm in width.
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, with the support measuring 61 cm in height and 49 cm in width. The handling reflects the restrained brushwork typical of late 17th-century Dutch portraiture, emphasizing smooth modeling of the face and controlled detailing of costume and accessories. The sitter’s attire, rendered with fine linear precision, underscores the social standing of the subject, while the subdued palette and controlled lighting contribute to a restrained, dignified presence. No specific condition notes are recorded in the available sources.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted in 1680 by Daniël Haringh, as indicated by the work’s internal documentation and confirmed by its Wikidata entry.
It entered the collection of Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before being held by the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently located. The museum’s records list the painting’s dimensions as 61 cm in height and 49 cm in width, consistent with the work’s small-scale format typical of Dutch portraiture of the period.
The painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is cataloged within the museum's holdings, which list the work as an oil on canvas portrait created in 1680. The artwork was previously owned by Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before entering the museum's collection. No specific exhibition history or inventory number is provided in the available records.
Overview
Daniel Haringh’s oil portrait, dated 1690, depicts Sara Pottey (1651‑1705), the spouse of Johan van Bochoven. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents the sitter in a domestic setting surrounded by symbolic fruit and a modest background landscape.
Subject & Meaning
Sara is shown seated at a table, dressed in a white gown with a tan shawl, a red ribbon accenting her arm, and a pearl necklace. She holds an apple and a bunch of grapes, traditional symbols of abundance and perhaps marital fidelity, while a cherubic figure stands behind her, adding a classical allegorical touch.
Context
The painting reflects Dutch portrait conventions of the 1680s‑90s, where married women were often portrayed with domestic objects that signified virtue and prosperity. The inclusion of a landscape with trees and a river in the distance aligns with contemporary tastes for integrating natural scenery to enhance depth.
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Artist & collection
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