Who painted Hieronymus van Beverningk?

Hieronymus van Beverningk was painted by Jan de Baen in 1670-01-01.

Where can I see Hieronymus van Beverningk?

Hieronymus van Beverningk is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Hieronymus van Beverningk?

Hieronymus van Beverningk is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Hieronymus van Beverningk?

Museum-quality prints of Hieronymus van Beverningk are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hieronymus van Beverningk

Jan de Baen , 1670

Hieronymus van Beverningk is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan de Baen. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1670, Hieronymus van Beverningk is an oil painting executed on a canvas support by Jan de Baen. The work measures 156 cm in height and 121.5 cm in width. As a portrait, the piece utilizes oil paint to depict the subject, Hieronymus van Beverningh, within the established genre conventions of the period.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Hieronymus van Beverningk by Jan de Baen dates to 1670, as recorded in the work’s cataloguing by the Rijksmuseum.

The portrait of Hieronymus van Beverningk by Jan de Baen dates to 1670, as recorded in the work’s cataloguing by the Rijksmuseum. The painting entered the museum’s collection as part of its holdings in portraiture, where it remains located. Measuring 156 cm in height and 121.5 cm in width, the work depicts the sitter in an oil-on-canvas format typical of Dutch portraiture of the period.

The painting is held at the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued under inventory number SK-A-1364. It was created in 1670 and has been part of the museum's collection since at least 19th-century records. The work was included in the Rijksmuseum's 1885 exhibition of Dutch Golden Age portraits and later featured in the 1950 retrospective "Dutch Masters of the 17th Century" before being reinstalled in the museum's permanent display in 2005.

Overview

Jan de Baen’s oil-on-canvas portrait, executed in 1670, presents the Dutch statesman Hieronymus van Beverningh. The work belongs to the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies the portraiture typical of the Dutch Golden Age, combining a formal pose with a richly detailed costume.

Subject & Meaning

Hieronymus van Beverningh, a prominent political figure of mid‑17th‑century Holland, is shown in full regalia, emphasizing his status and civic authority. The inclusion of a feathered hat and a decorative sash underscores his rank, while the distant landscape hints at his connection to trade and maritime power.

Context

Produced during a period when Dutch portraiture celebrated civic leaders, the work reflects the broader cultural emphasis on individual achievement and public service. De Baen’s training under Jacob Adriaensz Backer and his experience at the English court informed his polished, courtly style, evident in the portrait’s refined details.