Artwork
Portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland
Portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob Jan Nachenius. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Technique & Style
Jacob Jan Nachenius painted this portrait in oil on canvas in 1746. The work measures 42 centimeters by 36 centimeters and depicts Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, who served as burgomaster of Middelburg and deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and was owned by Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt.
History & Provenance
It entered the collection of Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The oil portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland was painted by Jacob Jan Nachenius in 1746. It entered the collection of Jan Coenraad de Ruyter de Wildt before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display. The work measures 42 cm by 36 cm and is executed in oil on canvas.
The portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland, painted by Jacob Jan Nachenius in 1746, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It bears the inventory number SK-A-2368 and has been part of the museum’s collection since its acquisition, forming part of the institution’s permanent display of Dutch portraiture.
The work was exhibited in the Rijksmuseum’s 19th-century Dutch paintings gallery as part of the exhibition "Dutch Masters of the 18th Century," which ran from March 15 to September 30, 2019.
Legacy
The portrait of Johan Willem Parker, Lord of Saamslag, Geersdijk, Wissekerke, Cats and Soelekerke, Burgomaster of Middelburg, Deputy of Walcheren in Zeeland, painted by Jacob Jan Nachenius in 1746, has retained a notable reputation within Dutch portraiture for its detailed representation of aristocratic attire and status. Its enduring presence in the Rijksmuseum collection underscores its significance as a representative work of 18th-century Dutch portraiture, influencing scholarly discussions on the depiction of civic authority in Dutch art. The painting's inclusion in major exhibitions and academic literature continues to shape its legacy as a benchmark for understanding the intersection of portraiture and social hierarchy in the Netherlands.
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1746 by Jacob Jan Nachenius, is a portrait of Johan Willem Parker, a prominent figure in Zeeland. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Johan Willem Parker, held significant titles and positions, including Lord of several estates and Burgomaster of Middelburg. His dignified status is conveyed through his formal attire and the elaborate background.
Context
The painting's background, though blurry, suggests a serene garden setting with a statue, fountain, and distant landscape. This tranquil atmosphere complements Parker's dignified demeanor.
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