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Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-85), Governor of the Indies, with the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in 1670

Samuel van Hoogstraten , 1670

Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-85), Governor of the Indies, with the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in 1670, by Samuel van Hoogstraten, oil, 1670
Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-85), Governor of the Indies, with the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in 1670, by Samuel van Hoogstraten, oil, 1670

Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-85), Governor of the Indies, with the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in 1670 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Samuel van Hoogstraten. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait emphasizes his elevated status through the prominently displayed gold chain and medal, insignia awarded by the Dutch East India Company in 1670.

The painting depicts Mattheus van den Broucke, who served as Governor of the Dutch East Indies from 1670 until his death in 1685. The portrait emphasizes his elevated status through the prominently displayed gold chain and medal, insignia awarded by the Dutch East India Company in 1670. These symbols of office signify his authority and the Company’s recognition of his governance.

The inscription in the painting confirms the honorific nature of the award and its timing, aligning with his appointment as governor. Together, these elements convey the subject’s official role and the prestige associated with colonial administration under the Company’s authority.

Technique & Style

Executed in 1670 by Samuel van Hoogstraten, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 142 cm in height and 111 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the composition highlights the sitter's status through the depiction of specific regalia, including a gold chain and a medal awarded by the Dutch East India Company. The piece is classified within the portrait genre and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

History & Provenance

The portrait was created in 1670 by Samuel van Hoogstraten, as indicated by the inception date associated with the work. It was painted in oil on canvas and depicts Mattheus van den Broucke wearing the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in that same year.

The provenance of the painting includes ownership by Leendert Dupper, from whom the work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently held.

The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. While specific inventory or accession numbers are not provided in the available records, the work is identified as part of the museum's holdings. The painting was previously owned by Leendert Dupper before entering the current collection.

There is no information in the provided sources regarding any specific exhibitions in which this work has been displayed.

Overview

This 1670 oil painting by Samuel van Hoogstraten portrays Mattheus van den Broucke, Governor of the Indies, adorned with honors from the Dutch East India Company. The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age portrait tradition.

Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies
Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, Samuel van Hoogstraten

Artist & collection

Portrait of Samuel van Hoogstraten

Artist

Samuel van Hoogstraten

Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten (2 August 1627 in Dordrecht – 19 October 1678 in Dordrecht) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, who was also a poet and author on art theory.

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