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Portrait of a Family, by Jacob Ochtervelt, oil, 1670

Portrait of a Family

Jacob Ochtervelt

1670

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Family is a 1670 oil by Jacob Ochtervelt, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Jacob Ochtervelt
When & what style?
1670 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting shows a family of five people and a dog in a dark room. The man sits in a large red robe, and the four women wear long dresses in white, yellow, and black. They stand around him, looking at the viewer. The room is dimly lit, with only a little light coming from the left side. This makes the colors of their clothes stand out more. The painting is very detailed, showing the folds of their clothes and the expressions on their faces. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the artist, Jacob Ochtervelt.

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