Artwork
Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64)

Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64) is an oil painting. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The oil painting depicts a bearded man with dark hair, his head covered by a black cap.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work is a portrait depicting Willem van Lokhorst, also identified in records as Willem van Lockhorst.
The work is a portrait depicting Willem van Lokhorst, also identified in records as Willem van Lockhorst. Created in 1554, the painting presents the sitter as the main subject within the genre of portraiture. While the specific iconographic details or symbolic attributes held by the figure are not described in the available sources, the piece serves as a direct visual representation of this individual. The artwork functions as a historical record of Van Lokhorst's appearance during the mid-16th century.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in oil paint on panel, measuring 64.3 × 48.9 cm. Its medium and support follow the established conventions of mid-16th-century Netherlandish portraiture. The work is attributed to the school of or after Jan van Scorel, indicating it was produced within the circle of this leading Dutch Renaissance master. The painting belongs to the portrait genre and depicts Willem van Lokhorst, a member of the Dutch nobility.
History & Provenance
The painting, dated 1554, is attributed to the school of Jan van Scorel or executed after him. It depicts Willem van Lokhorst (1514–1564) and is executed in oil paint on a panel support. The work is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
While the specific commission details are not detailed in the provided records, the creation is firmly established in the year 1554.
The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work is cataloged as an oil painting on panel created in 1554 by the school of or after Jan van Scorel. It depicts Willem van Lockhorst and is part of the museum's permanent holdings.
The provided sources do not list a specific inventory or accession number for the artwork. Furthermore, no exhibition history is recorded in the available documentation.
Context
The portrait attributed to the workshop of Jan van Scorel was painted in 1554 and depicts Willem van Lockhorst, a member of a prominent noble family. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection, where it is classified as a 16th-century Dutch portrait. Scholars note its significance within the broader context of early Netherlandish portraiture and the influence of van Scorel's Italianate style on Dutch painting.
Overview
The oil painting depicts a bearded man with dark hair, his head covered by a black cap. He is dressed in a dark robe, a white cloth visible at the cuff, and his hands are folded, the right hand holding a small object that may be a glove or a paper. The figure is set against a deep, uniform background that isolates him from any surrounding context.
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