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Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Gouverneur-generaal (1725-29) is held by Rijksmuseum.

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Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Gouverneur-generaal (1725-29) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Gouverneur-generaal (1725-29)

Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Gouverneur-generaal (1725-29) is an oil painting. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

This anonymous portrait of Mattheus de Haan is executed in oil paint on a copper support. The work measures 33 cm in height and 25 cm in width. Created in 1775, the painting functions as a formal depiction of the former Governor-General, adhering to the conventions of portraiture through its specific material choices and dimensions.

History & Provenance

The portrait is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, accessioned as anonymous collection with inventory dimensions 33 cm × 25 cm on copper support.

It was included in the Rijksmuseum’s holdings by 1775 and has remained part of the national collection since.

Overview

This copper painting by Mattheus de Haan portrays a dignified figure identified as a Gouverneur-generaal (Governor-General), serving from 1725 to 1729. The subject is rendered in a somber and formal atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The depicted individual, characterized by long white hair, formal attire (black coat, white shirt), and a staff, embodies authority. A partially legible inscription and a coat of arms at the bottom reinforce the subject's prominence, though specifics of the text are unclear.

Context

Created in the early 18th century, this portrait reflects the artistic and societal values of the time, emphasizing the dignity and power of colonial leadership figures.

Legacy

The painting's legacy is not explicitly detailed in the provided information, though it serves as a historical record of a Governor-General's representation in art.

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Artist & collection

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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