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Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn is held by Rijksmuseum.

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Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn

Jan Maurits Quinkhard , 1750

Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan Maurits Quinkhard. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on a copper support, measuring 11 by 9 centimeters. Executed in 1750, it depicts the writer Theodorus Velius in a conventional portrait format typical of mid-eighteenth-century Dutch art. The composition emphasizes fine detail and restrained coloration, reflecting the artist's mastery of oil on metal and his adherence to established portrait conventions.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Theodorus Velius was produced by Jan Maurits Quinkhard in 1750, executed in oil on copper in a small format. The painting depicts Theodorus Velius, identified as the writer of the Chronicle of Horn. Earlier in its ownership history, the work was held by Arnoud van Halen and Michiel de Roode before entering the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is now housed.

Overview

Created circa 1750 by Dutch painter and print designer Jan Maurits Quinkhard, this copper portrait presents the 16th‑century chronicler Theodorus Velius. Executed in the Rococo period, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies the era’s interest in depicting learned figures with restrained elegance.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, identified as Theodorus Velius, author of the Chronicle of Horn, is shown with a full beard and mustache, his expression solemn and focused. Dressed in a dark, high‑collared coat and a white ruff, he rests a hand on his chest, a pose that underscores his scholarly dedication and the gravitas of his historical work.