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Portrait of Johan van der Veecque, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602

Unknown

1708

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age Portrait Oil Paint

Dominant colour

Portrait of Johan van der Veecque, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602 is a 1708 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Oil Paint, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1708 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a man with a white beard and mustache, dressed in a high-collared shirt with puffy sleeves. His face is round, with a serious expression and light skin tones. The background is completely black, making the face stand out sharply. The painting uses light and shadow to create a strong contrast, especially on the man’s face and collar. This effect makes the details pop, giving the portrait a dramatic look. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this lighting technique.