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Portrait of Jacob Trip, by Nicolaes Maes, oil, 1665

Portrait of Jacob Trip

Nicolaes Maes

1665

oil

canvas

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Jacob Trip is a 1665 oil by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?
Nicolaes Maes
When & what style?
1665 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting depicts an elderly man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark robe with a white collar and a brown fur-trimmed cape. He has a long white beard and is looking directly at the viewer. The background is dark, with a red curtain draped above him. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait from the 17th century. The level of detail and realism in the painting indicates that the artist was skilled in capturing the subtleties of human expression. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Nicolaes Maes.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolaes Maes
Artist

Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.

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