Portrait of Cornelis Aerentsz. van der Dussen, secretary of Delft as of 1536
1549
paint
From the collection of Bode Museum
1549
paint
From the collection of Bode Museum
This portrait depicts a man in a dark robe with a fur-trimmed cape, standing in front of a serene landscape. He wears a black hat and holds a small piece of paper in his right hand. The man's attire and the distant view of a castle and mountains suggest a sense of importance and connection to the world beyond his immediate surroundings. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Jan van Scorel.
