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Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts

Willem Bartel van der Kooi , 1811

Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts, by Willem Bartel van der Kooi, oil, 1811
Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts, by Willem Bartel van der Kooi, oil, 1811

Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Willem Bartel van der Kooi. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Jan Kobell II wearing the official uniform of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts, a symbol of his membership and scholarly status within the Dutch artistic and intellectual community. The attire, rendered in precise detail, underscores the formal recognition of his contributions to painting and reflects the institutional prestige of the early nineteenth-century Dutch arts establishment.

Technique & Style

The formal composition places the sitter in a dignified pose, emphasizing his institutional affiliation through the uniform.

The portrait depicts Jan Kobell II in the uniform of a member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts. It is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 88.5 cm in height and 70 cm in width. The formal composition places the sitter in a dignified pose, emphasizing his institutional affiliation through the uniform. The handling of light and detail reflects the academic portraiture style of the early nineteenth century.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted in 1811 by Willem Bartel van der Kooi, depicting Jan Kobell II in the uniform of a member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.

The work was created as a commissioned portrait, reflecting the subject's affiliation with the institute. Its dimensions are 88.5 cm in height and 70 cm in width, executed in oil on canvas.

The painting's provenance is documented through its acquisition by the Rijksmuseum, establishing a clear ownership chain from its creation to the present.

The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work, executed in oil on canvas, measures 88.5 cm in height and 70 cm in width. While the painting's creation is dated to 1811, the provided sources do not contain specific inventory accession numbers or a record of its exhibition history.

Overview

Willem Bartel van der Kooi painted an oil portrait in 1811 that portrays Jan Kobell II dressed in the distinctive uniform of a member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents Kobell in a formal, yet intimate setting.

Context

During the early 1800s, the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts served as a prestigious society for scholars and artists in the Netherlands. Uniforms such as the one worn by Kobell signified official recognition and status within this intellectual community.

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Who painted Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts?

Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts was painted by Willem Bartel van der Kooi in 1811-01-01.

Where can I see Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts?

Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts?

Jan Kobell II, Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Sciences, Literature and Fine Arts is associated with Biedermeier.

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