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Portrait of Johanna Le Maire (c. 1601-60) was painted by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy in 1622.

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Portrait of Johanna Le Maire (c. 1601-60) is held by Rijksmuseum.

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Portrait of Johanna Le Maire (c. 1601-60) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Johanna Le Maire (c. 1601-60)

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy , 1622

Portrait of Johanna Le Maire (c. 1601-60) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Johanna Le Maire, daughter of merchant and city councilor Willem Le Maire, in a likeness that emphasizes her familial status within a prominent Amsterdam trading family. Rendered by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy around 1622, the work functions as a conventional portrait that conveys social standing rather than narrative symbolism; no additional iconographic attributes accompany the sitter, and the composition focuses on her direct gaze and attire typical of early‑17th‑century Dutch portraiture.

The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, where it remains on display, underscoring its significance as a representative example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.

Technique & Style

The portrait was executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, a common support for Dutch portraiture of the early 17th century.

The portrait was executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, a common support for Dutch portraiture of the early 17th century. The work measures 105.2 cm in height by 77.7 cm in width, reflecting the relatively modest scale typical of private commissions from this period. Pickenoy’s handling of light emphasizes the sitter’s facial features, while his restrained brushwork and muted palette convey a sober, dignified presence characteristic of the era’s portraiture. The painting’s condition is stable, with no recorded interventions noted in the source documentation.

History & Provenance

The work was painted in 1622 by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy for Johanna Le Maire, a prominent Amsterdam merchant’s daughter. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it remains on display. The painting measures 105.2 cm in height and 77.7 cm in width and is executed in oil on panel.

Overview

This 1622 oil painting by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy depicts Johanna Le Maire, a woman from the Dutch merchant class. Pickenoy, born in Flanders and active in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age, produced portraits of local burghers and their families. The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains today.

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Artist

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy (10 January 1588 – 1653/1656) was a Dutch painter of Flemish origin. Pickenoy was possibly a pupil of Cornelis van der Voort and presumably Bartholomeus van der Helst was his own pupil.