Artwork
Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen (1608/09-1653)
Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen (1608/09-1653) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen is a 17th-century oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.
About this work
Technique & Style
Dated 1631, the work is classified as a portrait and is held in the Rijksmuseum collection, having previously been owned by Dirk Margarethus Alewijn.
The portrait is executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, a support typical of seventeenth-century Dutch portraiture. The painting measures 123 cm in height by 91 cm in width, indicating a substantial full-length or three-quarter format. Dated 1631, the work is classified as a portrait and is held in the Rijksmuseum collection, having previously been owned by Dirk Margarethus Alewijn.
The medium and panel support together suggest a smooth, finely detailed handling suited to the careful rendering of facial features and textile surfaces characteristic of the period.
No further information regarding specific stylistic devices, surface condition, or conservation history is documented in the available sources.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted in 1631, as indicated by the work’s inception date and the artist’s active period in the early seventeenth century.
Ownership history traces the painting to Dirk Margarethus Alewijn, whose name is associated with the work in the Rijksmuseum collection records. The painting entered the Rijksmuseum as part of its anonymous collection, where it remains housed.
The portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work is cataloged as an anonymous painting executed in oil on panel. Its dimensions are recorded as 123 cm in height and 91 cm in width.
The painting is attributed to the year 1631. While the current location is the Rijksmuseum, historical records indicate the work was previously owned by Dirk Margarethus Alewijn. The provided sources do not contain specific information regarding an inventory or accession number, nor do they list any exhibition history for this piece.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is anchored in its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum collection, where it remains accessible to the public as part of the museum's holdings. Its attribution to the Dutch Golden Age and representation of a prominent 17th-century Amsterdam merchant underscore its significance in understanding the city's mercantile and social history. The work's preservation and display contribute to ongoing scholarly and public interest in portraiture from this period, reflecting broader cultural narratives about trade, status, and artistic patronage in the Netherlands.
Overview
The Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen is a 17th-century oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject wears a black robe with a high white collar, signifying his wealth and status. His face and hands are highlighted against a dark background, drawing attention to his features.
Artist & collection
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