Artwork
Portrait of Maria Cornelisz, wife of Silvester van Tongeren
Portrait of Maria Cornelisz, wife of Silvester van Tongeren is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Technique & Style
No specific details regarding the current condition of the paint layer, varnish, or specific brushwork handling are provided in the available records.
Executed in 1699, this portrait by Jan Weenix is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 126.5 cm in height and 109 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the piece utilizes standard oil painting techniques of the late seventeenth century to depict Maria Cornelisz.
The application of oil paint on a woven canvas support was the predominant medium for such commissioned works during this period.
The physical dimensions indicate a substantial, likely life-sized or slightly larger-than-life representation, consistent with the genre's conventions for displaying status. No specific details regarding the current condition of the paint layer, varnish, or specific brushwork handling are provided in the available records.
History & Provenance
Jan Weenix painted Portrait of Maria Cornelisz, wife of Silvester van Tongeren in 1699, an oil on canvas work measuring 126.5 cm by 109 cm. The painting entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display. Its provenance is documented through the museum's catalog, which records its creation, acquisition, and current location within the institution.
The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, as recorded in its Wikidata entry. The work is catalogued as a painting by Jan Weenix, executed in oil paint on canvas in 1699, with recorded dimensions of 126.5 cm in height and 109 cm in width.
No specific inventory or accession number, and no exhibition history, is documented in the available sources for this work.
Overview
This oil painting, created by Jan Weenix in 1700, is a portrait of Maria Cornelisz, the wife of Silvester van Tongeren. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Maria Cornelisz standing on a terrace, dressed in a blue gown with a white lace collar, holding a small bird and accompanied by a dog and a servant with a fruit basket. The scene blends elements of daily life and wealth, with symbolic additions like a cherub with flowers.
Context
The artwork reflects the artistic versatility of Jan Weenix, who was trained by his father and worked alongside his cousin Melchior d'Hondecoeter. It represents a period of significant artistic production in the Netherlands.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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