Who painted Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640)?

Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640) was painted by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt in 1626.

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Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640) is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640)?

Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640)

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt , 1626

Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

This support and medium were standard for Dutch Golden Age portraiture, allowing for the smooth, refined surface characteristic of Michiel Jansz.

The portrait is executed in oil paint on panel, measuring 110.5 × 84 cm. This support and medium were standard for Dutch Golden Age portraiture, allowing for the smooth, refined surface characteristic of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt's technique. The work exemplifies the artist's precise, detailed approach to formal portraiture, typical of his status as a leading Dutch portraitist of the early seventeenth century.

History & Provenance

The work titled Portrait of Johan Camerlin was created in 1626 by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt as an oil painting on panel. It entered the collection of Jean Philippe Rudolph Marie de Nerée tot Babberich, later passing to Elisabeth della Faille and Jacqui Safra. The painting is presently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it remains part of the museum's portrait genre holdings.

Its dimensions measure 110.5 cm in height and 84 cm in width, confirming its status as a work from the early 17th century.

Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640) is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. The work is catalogued under the inventory number SK-C-1885 and is part of the museum's permanent holdings. It entered the collection through inheritance from Jean Philippe Rudolph Marie de Nerée tot Babberich, Elisabeth della Faille, and Jacqui Safra.

The painting has been displayed in the Rijksmuseum's Gallery of Honour as part of exhibitions focusing on Dutch Golden Age portraiture, including the 2019 exhibition 'Golden Age Masterpieces'.

Overview

The Portrait of Johan Camerlin is a 1626 oil painting by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his portraits.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Johan Camerlin, a contemporary figure, in a formal attire with a white ruff collar and black clothing, conveying a sense of seriousness.

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Artist

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Michiel Janszoon (abbr. Jansz.) van Mierevelt (Dutch pronunciation:; also spelled Miereveld or Miereveldt; 1 May 1566 – 27 June 1641) was a Dutch painter and draftsman of the Dutch Golden Age.