Artwork
Portrait of Hendrick Bicker (1615-1651)

Portrait of Hendrick Bicker (1615-1651) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Joachim von Sandrart the Elder. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
As an oil painting on canvas, its primary function is to capture the likeness of the subject for posterity.
The painting depicts Hendrick Jacobsz. Bicker, a specific individual identified as the main subject of the work. Created in 1639 by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder, the piece serves as a formal portrait of this sitter.
The work is classified strictly within the genre of portraiture, focusing on the representation of Bicker himself rather than including broader allegorical or symbolic narratives. As an oil painting on canvas, its primary function is to capture the likeness of the subject for posterity.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, measuring 139 cm in height by 105 cm in width. It depicts Hendrick Jacobsz. Bicker and was created in 1639 by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder.
The painting belongs to the portrait genre and shows the subject in a manner typical of 17th‑century Dutch portraiture, with fine brushwork and a restrained palette. It is part of the Amsterdam Museum’s collection and has been documented in the Rijksmuseum’s holdings.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Hendrick Bicker was created in 1639 by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder, executed in oil paint on canvas. The work depicts Hendrick Jacobsz. Bicker, the Amsterdam patrician whose life dates are recorded as 1615 to 1651.
The painting later entered the collection of Jeanne Catherine van Winter-Bicker, who is documented as a former owner. It subsequently became part of the holdings of both the Amsterdam Museum and the Rijksmuseum, and is now located at the Amsterdam Museum.
Overview
The Portrait of Hendrick Bicker is an oil painting created by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder in 1639. It is a portrait of Hendrick Jacobsz. Bicker, held at the Rijksmuseum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joachim von Sandrart the Elder
Joachim von Sandrart the Elder (1606–1688) was a German artist, born in Frankfurt.
















