Artwork

Portrait of Vice-Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager, Son of Harmen Lijnslager and Judith Allijn

Portrait of Vice-Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager, Son of Harmen Lijnslager and Judith Allijn is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Guillaume de Spinny. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The visual representation focuses entirely on the individual without additional narrative elements or symbolic figures described in the available records.

The painting depicts Vice-Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager, identified as the son of Harmen Lijnslager and Judith Allijn. Executed in 1759 by Guillaume de Spinny, the work functions as a formal portrait of this specific naval officer. As the sole main subject, Lijnslager is presented to commemorate his identity and rank within the genre of portraiture.

The visual representation focuses entirely on the individual without additional narrative elements or symbolic figures described in the available records.

Technique & Style

Created in 1759 by Guillaume de Spinny, this portrait is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 113 cm in height and 87 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the painting depicts Vice-Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager, adhering to the conventions of the genre through its realistic rendering of the subject. The medium and support are consistent with 18th-century Dutch portraiture practices.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted in 1759 by Guillaume de Spinny, as indicated by the artist’s inscription on the work.

It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains held. The museum’s records list the painting as part of its holdings, with the subject identified as Hendrik Lijnslager, Vice-Admiral. Dimensions are recorded as 113 cm in height and 87 cm in width, consistent with the work’s inclusion in the museum’s portrait holdings.

The Portrait of Vice-Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This oil painting on canvas, created by Guillaume de Spinny in 1759, is part of the museum's permanent holdings. The work depicts Hendrik Lijnslager and is classified as a portrait within the institution's archives.

Overview

Guillaume de Spinny’s oil portrait, painted in 1759, presents Vice‑Admiral Hendrik Lijnslager, son of Harmen Lijnslager and Judith Allijn. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies mid‑eighteenth‑century Dutch portraiture.

Context

Behind the admiral, a globe rests on a table and a maritime scene unfolds in the distant background, linking the portrait to Lijnslager’s naval career. Such symbolic elements were common in 18th‑century portraiture to underscore the sitter’s profession and achievements.