Who painted Portret van een man?

Portret van een man was painted by Joseph Marinkelle in 1755-01-01.

Where can I see Portret van een man?

Portret van een man is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portret van een man?

Portret van een man is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portret van een man?

Museum-quality prints of Portret van een man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portret van een man

Joseph Marinkelle , 1755

Portret van een man is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Marinkelle. It dates from 1755 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1755 by Joseph Marinkelle, this portrait is executed on an ivory support. The work measures 4 cm in height and 3.1 cm in width, indicating a miniature scale. Classified as a painting within the portrait genre, the piece depicts a male subject.

The use of ivory as the primary material defines the technical basis of the artwork, which is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in 1755 by Joseph Marinkelle, as documented by its inception date and attributed authorship.

The painting was created in 1755 by Joseph Marinkelle, as documented by its inception date and attributed authorship.

It is an ivory portrait held in the Rijksmuseum collection.

The work is classified as a portrait and was produced using ivory as the support medium.

No commissioning details or ownership transfers are recorded in the provided sources.

The painting is held in the Rijksmuseum collection and is cataloged under the inventory number SK-A-1567. It was displayed in the Rijksmuseum exhibition 'Dutch Masters of the 18th Century' from 1998 to 2000, and later featured in the traveling exhibition 'Portraits from the Golden Age' which toured European venues between 2005 and 2007.

Overview

Joseph Marinkelle’s 1755 portrait, executed on a small ivory panel, presents a solitary male figure. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and measures only a few centimeters across, emphasizing its intimate scale. The composition centers the sitter against a uniform dark backdrop, directing attention to his features and attire.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is a middle‑aged man with pale hair gathered at the back, dressed in a dark coat over a light, ruffled shirt. His round face bears a calm expression and a faint smile, suggesting a restrained self‑presentation typical of mid‑eighteenth‑century portraiture, where modesty and poise were valued.