Portrait of Theodorus Bisdom van Vliet and his Family
1757
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1757
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see a family standing in their garden, surrounded by trees and flowers. The family is dressed in elegant clothes, and the parents' arms are on the frame. The family's pose and clothing show their wealth and status, with the father being the mayor of the town and an official of the water board. The family has ten children, all dressed up, which is interesting. This many kids was not common for a family at that time. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
