Artwork

Portrait of Diederik van Hogendorp, Lord of Cromstrijen, Councilor and Steward of the Domains of Stadtholder King William III

Portrait of Diederik van Hogendorp, Lord of Cromstrijen, Councilor and Steward of the Domains of Stadtholder King William III is an oil painting. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The oil portrait presents Diederik van Hogendorp, Lord of Cromstrijen, dressed in elaborate 17th‑century attire.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

By capturing van Hogendorp in oil on canvas, the piece serves as a visual record of his identity and authority during his tenure.

The work depicts Diederik van Hogendorp, who held the titles of Lord of Cromstrijen and served as Councilor and Steward of the Domains for Stadtholder King William III. Created in 1690, the painting functions as a formal portrait intended to document the sitter's high social standing and official capacities within the Dutch administration. The iconography is that of a standard male portrait from late seventeenth-century Holland, focusing on the representation of the individual rather than incorporating complex allegorical symbolism.

By capturing van Hogendorp in oil on canvas, the piece serves as a visual record of his identity and authority during his tenure.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, measuring 86 cm in height by 68 cm in width. It portrays a man in a style characteristic of late 17th‑century Dutch portraiture, with formal composition and restrained handling of light that reflects the conventions of the period. The painting’s condition is stable, showing no significant deterioration noted in the record, and its formal qualities emphasize a straightforward, almost documentary realism typical of the genre.

History & Provenance

The portrait was created in 1690 as an oil paint on canvas work commissioned to depict Diederik van Hogendorp, Lord of Cromstrijen, who served as councilor and steward of the domains of Stadtholder King William III. It was painted in Holland and originally belonged to Jan van Swinderen before entering the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains today.

The painting measures 86 cm in height and 68 cm in width and is classified as a portrait genre work.

The work is held in the Rijksmuseum collection, listed under inventory number SK-A-2889. It entered the museum's holdings after being owned by Jan van Swinderen, and has been part of exhibitions focusing on Dutch Golden Age portraiture at the institution.

Overview

The oil portrait presents Diederik van Hogendorp, Lord of Cromstrijen, dressed in elaborate 17th‑century attire. He is shown in a dark brown coat edged with gold embroidery, a white lace cuff, and a red sash across his chest, his long curly hair framing a solemn expression. A muted, dark background isolates the figure, directing attention to his dignified pose.