Artwork
The family shields of Jan Boudaen Courten and Anna Maria Hoeufft
The family shields of Jan Boudaen Courten and Anna Maria Hoeufft is a watercolor painting by the Rococo painting artist Justus van Attevelt. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
Created on parchment with watercolor paint, the painting functions as a visual record of lineage and marital union between these two families.
The work depicts the family coats of arms of Jan Boudaen Courten and Anna Maria Hoeufft, executed as a piece of heraldic art. Created on parchment with watercolor paint, the painting functions as a visual record of lineage and marital union between these two families. As a heraldic composition, the subject matter is strictly defined by these specific genealogical symbols rather than a narrative scene, serving to represent the status and identity of the couple.
Technique & Style
The work is executed on parchment support using watercolor paint, a combination well suited to the precise rendering of heraldic imagery. Classified as a painting, it takes the form of a small-scale composition measuring 30.5 cm in height by 25 cm in width, with the modest dimensions and delicate medium consistent with the careful documentation of family coats of arms. The piece falls within the genre of heraldic art, and its stylistic character is shaped by the conventions of that tradition, emphasizing clear, formal display of armorial devices rather than painterly breadth.
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History & Provenance
Justus van Attevelt created this heraldic painting on parchment in 1775. The work features the family coats of arms for Jan Boudaen Courten and Anna Maria Hoeufft, executed using watercolor paint. Historical records indicate that the piece was owned by Jacob de Witte van Citters. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
Overview
Created in 1775 by the Dutch painter Justus van Attevelt, this work presents the heraldic emblems of Jan Boudaen Courten and Anna Maria Hoeufft. Executed on a sheet of parchment, the composition is framed by an elaborately carved wooden surround that enhances the central insignia. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.
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Artist & collection
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