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Portrait of Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, Wife of Arent van Buren
Portrait of Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, Wife of Arent van Buren is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Krzysztof Lubieniecki. It dates from 1721 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
The painting features a woman in an outdoor setting, dressed in a blue and white dress with a dark blue shawl draped over her shoulders.
The painting features a woman in an outdoor setting, dressed in a blue and white dress with a dark blue shawl draped over her shoulders. She holds a flower in her right hand, with her left arm bent at the elbow and resting on her lap. The background shows trees and a cloudy sky.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait, possibly from the 18th century. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories indicate a high level of craftsmanship.
To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Krzysztof Lubieniecki.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1721 by Krzysztof Lubieniecki, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 102 cm in height and 84 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the piece utilizes oil paint applied to a woven textile support, a standard medium for Dutch portraiture of the early eighteenth century.
The composition focuses on the sitter, Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, adhering to the genre conventions of the period through its realistic depiction and substantial scale.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted in 1721 by Krzysztof Lubieniecki for Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, wife of Arent van Buren. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
The work has been exhibited in Dutch Golden Age shows at the Rijksmuseum in 2019 and 2022.
The work is held at the Rijksmuseum, where it is cataloged under inventory number SK-A-2765. It has been part of the museum's collection since its acquisition and was included in the 2011 exhibition "Dutch and Flemish Portraits from the Rijksmuseum Collection."
Context
The 1721 oil portrait of Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, painted by Krzysztof Lubieniecki, exemplifies the refined portraiture of the Dutch Republic's Golden Age, reflecting both aristocratic status and Enlightenment-era ideals of familial virtue. Its formal composition and delicate rendering of textiles underscore the artist's mastery within the genre, situating it within his broader oeuvre of documenting elite society. The work's presence in the Rijksmuseum collection, established through its acquisition of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces, confirms its enduring historical significance as a representative example of 18th-century portraiture.
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1721 by Krzysztof Lubieniecki, is a portrait of Sabina Agneta d'Acquet, wife of Arent van Buren. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted outdoors, wearing a blue and white dress with a dark blue shawl, holding a flower in her right hand. Her formal attire and hairstyle are characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, suggesting a representation of the sitter's social status.
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Artist
Krzysztof Lubieniecki or Christoffel Lubienietzky (1659–1729) was a Polish Baroque painter and engraver active in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age.
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