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Portrait of Johan van Beverwijck (1594-1647) in his Study

Jan Olis

1640

oil

panel

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Johan van Beverwijck (1594-1647) in his Study is a 1640 oil by Jan Olis, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?: Jan Olis
When & what style?: 1640 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Mauritshuis

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and a globe. He is dressed in dark attire, including a hat and a ruffled collar, and is holding a quill pen in his right hand. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes are cast downward, as if he is focused on his work. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which adds to the sense of coziness and intimacy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. The technique of glazing is also evident, as the colors seem to blend together seamlessly. To learn more about this style, look up the artist Jan Olis.

About the artist

Artist

Jan Olis

Jan Olis (1610–1676) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Olis was born in Gorinchem, Netherlands. According to the RKD in 1632, he became a member of the Dordrecht Guild of St. Luke. In 1637, he got married, and during the…

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