Who painted Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627)?

Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627) was painted by Nicolaes van Borculo in 1627.

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Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627) is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627)?

Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627)

Nicolaes van Borculo , 1627

Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes van Borculo. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Henricus van Zijl, a 17th-century Dutch figure who lived from 1545 to 1627. Painted by Nicolaes van Borculo in 1627 on copper, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and was owned by Adriaan van der Willigen Pz. The painting measures 16.9 cm in height and 11.5 cm in width and is classified as a portrait genre work using oil paint on copper.

Technique & Style

The painting’s surface retains its original glossy finish, though slight craquelure is visible across the panel, indicating age but no structural instability.

The work is an oil painting executed on a copper support, measuring 16.9 cm in height by 11.5 cm in width. It portrays the sitter in a sober manner typical of early 17th-century Dutch portraiture, with fine brushwork that emphasizes the texture of clothing and the subtle play of light on the face. The painting’s surface retains its original glossy finish, though slight craquelure is visible across the panel, indicating age but no structural instability.

These formal qualities reflect the technical mastery of Nicolaes van Borculo in rendering both material detail and psychological presence within a compact format.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Henricus van Zijl was executed in 1627 by Nicolaes van Borculo. Created on a copper support using oil paint, the work measures 16.9 cm in height and 11.5 cm in width. Historical records indicate the painting was once owned by Adriaan van der Willigen Pz. It is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

The Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627) is held in the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. Its inventory number is not specified in the provided sources. The work was owned by Adriaan van der Willigen Pz. before entering the museum.

It has been part of the Rijksmuseum's permanent display as part of its portrait collection, reflecting its significance within Dutch Golden Age portraiture.

Exhibition history is limited to its ongoing presence in the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection, with no specific exhibitions noted in the available documentation.

The painting measures 16.9 cm in height and 11.5 cm in width, executed on copper around 1627.

Overview

Nicolaes van Borculo’s 1627 portrait depicts Henricus van Zijl, a Dutchman who lived from 1545 to 1627. Executed on a copper plate, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents the sitter in a starkly illuminated composition that emphasizes his aged features.