Who painted Portret van Joris Dumery?

Portret van Joris Dumery was painted by Antonius Suweyns in 1720.

Where can I see Portret van Joris Dumery?

Portret van Joris Dumery is held by Groeningemuseum.

What movement is Portret van Joris Dumery?

Portret van Joris Dumery is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portret van Joris Dumery

Antonius Suweyns , 1720

Portret van Joris Dumery is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antonius Suweyns. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Overview

Antonius Suweyns’ oil portrait, executed in 1720, presents the figure of Joris Dumery. The work is part of the collection of the Groeningemuseum, where it is displayed among the museum’s holdings of early‑18th‑century Flemish painting.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Joris Dumery, is shown in a formal pose, his hand resting on a vivid red drapery. A narrow, bell‑shaped object rises behind him, suggesting a possible connection to a civic or guild role involving bell‑ringing. The composition balances personal likeness with symbolic elements that hint at the sitter’s status or occupation.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil on canvas, Suweyns employs a restrained palette of muted grays and whites for the coat, shirt, and wig, contrasted by the bright curtain. The handling of light creates a subtle chiaroscuro effect, modeling the figure’s features while allowing the red drapery to dominate the visual field.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1720s, the portrait entered the Groeningemuseum’s collection at an unspecified date, becoming part of the museum’s representation of regional portraiture from the period. Its attribution to Suweyns has been accepted by scholars based on stylistic analysis and archival records.