Who painted Portrait of Maarten Mak?

Portrait of Maarten Mak was painted by Unknown in 1947.

Where can I see Portrait of Maarten Mak?

Portrait of Maarten Mak is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Maarten Mak?

Portrait of Maarten Mak is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Portrait of Maarten Mak

Unknown , 1947

Portrait of Maarten Mak is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of Maarten Mak, a Dutch clerk who worked on the island of Deshima, Japan.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait likely served as a memento for Mak of his time on Deshima, where he was promoted to warehouse master in the early 19th century. It depicts him standing on a balcony, possibly in the playhouse used by the island's staff.

Technique & Style

The painting shows Mak in a dark coat, with one hand resting on the balustrade of a balcony. Behind him, a harbor scene is visible under a cloudy sky, rendered in a subdued color palette.