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Portrait of Carel Quina (1622-89), Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and Amsterdam-born explorer of Asia

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1669

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From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait Louis Xiv of France

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Portrait of Carel Quina (1622-89), Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and Amsterdam-born explorer of Asia is a 1669 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1669 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

A man sits at a table, an open atlas in front of him. He holds a compass, pointing at a map of Europe and the Middle East. A servant stands nearby with a bowl of fruit. In the background, you can see St. Peter’s in Rome. A small dog rests on a Persian rug draped over the table. This painting shows Carel Quina, a Dutch explorer who traveled to Asia. The atlas and compass hint at his adventures, while the dog and servant add a touch of everyday life. The scene feels like a snapshot of a moment—someone pausing to plan their next journey. To see more paintings like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.