Artwork

Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters

Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Godfried Schalcken. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

No significant condition issues are recorded, and the work retains a crisp, well-preserved surface typical of Schalcken’s mature oeuvre.

The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a medium characteristic of Schalcken’s late portrait practice. The support measures 44 cm in height and 35 cm in width, consistent with intimate cabinet-format portraits of the period. Handling is precise, with fine brushwork used to render the delicate lace and translucent lace cap, while broader, smoother passages describe the satin gown and fur trim.

Subtle chiaroscuro defines the figure against a dark background, focusing attention on the sitter’s refined features and the luminous quality of the pearls and lace. No significant condition issues are recorded, and the work retains a crisp, well-preserved surface typical of Schalcken’s mature oeuvre.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Josnia Parduyn, the second wife of Aernout van Citters, was created in 1705 by the Dutch artist Godfried Schalcken. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 44 cm in height and 35 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the painting was owned by Jacob de Witte van Citters. It is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The museum's records attribute the work to Godfried Schalcken, dating its creation to 1705.

The painting is executed in oil on canvas with dimensions of 44 cm in height and 35 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the work was owned by Jacob de Witte van Citters. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available documentation, nor is there any recorded exhibition history for this piece.

Overview

Godfried Schalcken’s 1705 oil portrait presents Josnia Parduyn, the second spouse of Aernout van Citters. Executed during the early Rococo era, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s holdings and exemplifies the refined approach of Dutch fijnschilders.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Josnia Parduyn (1642‑1718), is shown with a composed expression, her gaze directed outward. Her attire, a dark dress, high lace collar, and matching lace cap, signals her social standing and the conventions of genteel portraiture for affluent women of the period.

Context

The painting belongs to a broader trend of early‑1700s Dutch portraiture that emphasized clarity, texture, and the display of wealth through elaborate dress. Schalcken’s work aligns with contemporaneous efforts to combine genre‑like intimacy with formal portrait conventions.