Who painted Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg?

Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1622.

Where can I see Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg?

Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg?

Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg

Jan van Ravesteyn , 1622

Portrait of Albert (1596-1626), Count of Nassau-Dillenburg is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Ravesteyn. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Oil paint applied to a wooden panel creates the surface for this early 17th-century portrait. The work measures 29.7 by 24 centimeters and exemplifies the formal conventions of Dutch portraiture through its precise rendering and sober composition. The painting was executed in 1622 and later entered the collection of Maurice of Nassau, remaining in the holdings of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Albert, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (1596-1626), was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1622 as an oil on panel work measuring 29.

The portrait of Albert, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (1596-1626), was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1622 as an oil on panel work measuring 29.7 cm by 24 cm. It was commissioned by Maurice of Nassau and has been part of the Rijksmuseum collection since its creation, remaining on display at the Rijksmuseum's Stadhouderlijk Hof location.

The painting entered Maurice of Nassau's ownership following its creation and was subsequently accessioned into the Rijksmuseum's holdings, where it is cataloged as a portrait from 1622.

The painting is held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is part of the permanent collection.

It is inventoried as SK-C-1594, with dimensions of 29.7 cm in height and 24 cm in width.

The work has been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in the context of its permanent displays of Dutch portraiture from the early 17th century.

Overview

This 1622 oil painting by Jan van Ravesteyn portrays Albert, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, from the chest up, against a dark background, emphasizing his formal attire and neutral expression.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Albert (1596-1626), a member of the Nassau-Dillenburg nobility, is depicted in a manner conveying dignity and refinement through his black doublet with gold trim and serious demeanor.