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Cornelis Verheye (1601-82). Burgemeester en raad van Zierikzee is held by Rijksmuseum.

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Cornelis Verheye (1601-82). Burgemeester en raad van Zierikzee is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Cornelis Verheye (1601-82). Burgemeester en raad van Zierikzee

Cornelis Verheye (1601-82). Burgemeester en raad van Zierikzee is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Classified as a portrait, the piece utilizes oil paint as its primary medium applied to a fabric support.

Executed in 1664, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 115 cm in height and 85 cm in width. Classified as a portrait, the piece utilizes oil paint as its primary medium applied to a fabric support.

No specific details regarding the artist's handling of the brush, the current physical condition of the surface, or distinct stylistic mannerisms are provided in the available records.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Cornelis Verheye was created in 1664 as an oil painting on canvas. It was commissioned by the municipal authorities of Zierikzee to depict their mayor, and remained in the possession of the de Witte van Citters family before entering the collection of Jacob de Witte van Citters, who later bequeathed it to the Rijksmuseum where it is currently housed.

The painting is held by the Rijksmuseum, which is listed as both its collection and its location. According to the Wikidata record, the work was previously owned by Jacob de Witte van Citters before entering the museum's holdings. No specific inventory number, accession date, or exhibition history is documented in the available sources.

Overview

Burgemeester en raad van Zierikzee is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by Cornelis Verheye, a Dutch artist active in the 17th century.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a solemn male figure, likely a civic leader, dressed in formal attire with a white collar and cuff, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.

Context

The use of chiaroscuro was a characteristic of Dutch painting during the 17th century, often used to create a sense of drama and depth.