Artwork
Portrait of Cornelis van Groenendyck (1658-1704)
Portrait of Cornelis van Groenendyck (1658-1704) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel. It dates from 1668 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
About this work
Overview
This 1668 oil painting by Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel is a portrait of Cornelis van Groenendyck, created when the subject was around 10 years old. It is currently held at the Mauritshuis.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young boy, Cornelis van Groenendyck, dressed in formal attire, holding a live bird and accompanied by a dog, with a dead bird nearby, set against a dark forest background. The boy's clothing suggests a high social status.
Technique & Style
The painting features a contrast between the dark, mysterious forest background and the well-lit subject, highlighting the boy's formal clothing and the birds. The use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures and expressions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel
Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel (1622–1672) was an artist, born in Leeuwarden.
Portrait of a Boy
Portrait of a Boy
Portrait of a Boy (Horace Hone), Sketching
Portrait of a Boy in Fancy Dress
Portrait of a Boy holding a Basket of Fruit
Portrait of a Boy
Portrait of F.P. Makerovsky in masquerade costume
Portrait of a Boy
A boy drinking
Erzherzog Karl Joseph (1649-1664) mit Eichhörnchen, im Alter von vier bis fünf Jahren
Portrait of Four Children
Rubens' sønner