Who painted Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844)?

Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844) was painted by Louis-Marie Autissier in 1808.

Where can I see Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844)?

Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844) is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844)?

Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844) is associated with Neoclassicism.

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Artwork

Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844)

Louis-Marie Autissier , 1808

Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844) is an ivory painting by the Neoclassicist artist Louis-Marie Autissier. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1808 by Louis-Marie Autissier, the portrait of Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus is executed on an ivory support. This miniature painting measures 6.4 cm in height and 5.0 cm in width. The work is classified as a portrait genre piece, utilizing the delicate medium of ivory to achieve its formal qualities. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

It has been exhibited in the Rijksmuseum's presentation of Dutch portraiture, reinforcing its significance within the national portraiture canon.

The portrait of Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus was created in 1808 by the artist Louis-Marie Autissier. Executed on ivory, this miniature painting measures 6.4 cm in height and 5.0 cm in width. The work is currently held within the collection of the Rijksmuseum and Het Loo Palace in the Netherlands.

No specific details regarding the original commission, the identity of the patron, or the chain of ownership prior to its museum acquisition are provided in the available records.

The portrait of Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus painted by Louis-Marie Autissier in 1808 is part of the Rijksmuseum collection at Het Loo Palace and is listed in the museum's inventory under its accession record. It has been exhibited in the Rijksmuseum's presentation of Dutch portraiture, reinforcing its significance within the national portraiture canon.

Context

Louis-Marie Autissier painted Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus in 1808 on ivory panel, a small portrait measuring 6.4 by 5.0 centimeters. The work entered the Rijksmuseum collection at Het Loo Palace and was classified as a portrait genre painting. It remains part of the Dutch national portrait tradition of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Overview

Louis‑Marie Autissier, a French‑born miniaturist who worked in the Netherlands, created a portrait miniature of Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus in 1808. Executed on a thin sheet of ivory, the work measures only a few centimeters and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792–1844), is shown with her light‑brown hair neatly pulled back, dressed in a pale blue gown trimmed with a white collar and a striking red necklace. The plain background directs attention to her face and upper torso, emphasizing her status and personal bearing.