Artwork
Portrait of Jeremias Boudinois

Portrait of Jeremias Boudinois is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Geldorp Gortzius. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Technique & Style
The combination of oil pigments and panel support was a standard approach for Netherlandish portraiture of this period, allowing for detailed representation.
Executed in 1610 by Geldorp Gortzius, this portrait is an oil painting on a wooden panel. The work measures 103 cm in height and 81 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the piece utilizes oil paint as its primary medium to render the subject, Jeremias Boudinois.
The combination of oil pigments and panel support was a standard approach for Netherlandish portraiture of this period, allowing for detailed representation. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
History & Provenance
Created in 1610 by the artist Geldorp Gortzius, this oil painting on panel depicts Jeremias Boudinois. The work measures 103 cm in height and 81 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the portrait was once owned by Jacob de Witte van Citters. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
Overview
Portrait of Jeremias Boudinois is an oil painting created in 1610 by Geldorp Gortzius, a Flemish artist working within the Flemish Baroque movement in Germany. The painting is a portrait of a single, unidentified figure, currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, depicted in a somber black outfit with a high white collar, conveys calmness and seriousness through his straight-ahead gaze and partially bearded, clean-shaven face. Holding a white fan, his pose suggests quiet contemplation or reserve.
Context
As a Flemish Baroque piece, it reflects the period's emphasis on dramatic effects, such as chiaroscuro, while the subject's calm demeanor represents a more subdued interpretation of the style. The use of a dark background to highlight the subject was a common technique to draw attention to the sitter’s features.
Legacy
The portrait's legacy is marked by its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum's collection, indicating its value as a representation of early 17th-century Flemish Baroque portraiture. However, specific influences or notable exhibitions featuring this work are not highlighted in the provided information.
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Artist
Gortzius Geldorp (1553–1618) was a Flemish Renaissance artist who was active in Germany where he distinguished himself through his portrait paintings.

















