Portrait of Johannes Wttenbogaert, Remonstrant minister
1620
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
About the artist
1620
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
Portrait of Johannes Wttenbogaert, Remonstrant minister is a 1620 unspecified by Frederik de Wit, held at Leiden University Libraries.
You see a portrait of a man, Johannes Wttenbogaert, who was a minister. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes and looks serious. The painting is based on a work by another artist, which is interesting because it shows how artists can influence each other. The Latin verse under the image adds another layer of meaning to the portrait. It suggests that the painting is not just a picture, but also a way to convey a message or tell a story. You can learn more about this style of portrait by looking at the work of artist: Wit, Frederik de.
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