Artwork

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant, by Peter Candid, oil
Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant, by Peter Candid, oil

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Peter Candid. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The work measures 103 cm in height and 141 cm in width, presenting a substantial scale for a portrait of this era.

Created in 1669 by Pieter de Wit, the Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant is executed in oil paint on canvas. The work measures 103 cm in height and 141 cm in width, presenting a substantial scale for a portrait of this era. As an oil painting, the medium allows for the detailed rendering characteristic of the genre, capturing the figures with the material richness typical of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

The painting titled Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant was created in 1669 by the artist Pieter de Wit. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work measures 103 cm in height and 141 cm in width. The piece is classified as a portrait and currently resides in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

The painting Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant by Pieter de Wit is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Created in 1669, the work is executed in oil on canvas and measures 103 cm in height by 141 cm in width. The provided sources do not contain a specific inventory or accession number for the piece, nor do they list any past or current exhibition history.

Overview

The Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant is a 1669 oil painting by Pieter de Wit, also known as Peter Candid, a Flemish artist associated with the Mannerist style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Dirck Wilre, a seated figure, accompanied by a kneeling servant in a lavishly decorated interior, featuring a red canopy bed, ornate wood carvings, and various luxury items, suggesting Wilre's wealth and status.

The Sciences and Arts
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Artist & collection

Portrait of Peter Candid

Artist

Peter Candid

Peter de Witte, known in Italy as Pietro Candido and in Bavaria as Peter Candid (c.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant?

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant was painted by Peter Candid.

Where can I see Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant?

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant?

Portrait of Dirck Wilre with a Servant is associated with Dutch Golden Age.