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Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden

Houbraken Jacob , 1750

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden, by Houbraken Jacob, unspecified, 1750
Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden, by Houbraken Jacob, unspecified, 1750

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Houbraken Jacob. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, a professor of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy at Leiden, depicted in a serious, direct gaze amidst scholarly surroundings.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Petrus van den Musschenbroek, is portrayed in his academic context, emphasizing his intellectual pursuits. A Latin poem by H. Snakenburg, situated beneath the image, enhances the portrait's depth and tribute.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, characteristic of Baroque-influenced portraiture.

History & Provenance

Based on a painting by J. M. Quinckhard (1738), this version lacks ornamental borders present in a similar work (no. 595). Damage is noted in the lower left-hand corner.

Artist & collection

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Who painted Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden?

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden was painted by Houbraken Jacob in 1750.

Where can I see Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden?

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden?

Portrait of Petrus van den Musschenbroek, profesor of philosophy, mathematics and astronomy at Leiden is associated with Rococo painting.

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