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Portrait of Ernest de Beveren, Lord of West-IJsselmonde and De Lindt

Portrait of Ernest de Beveren, Lord of West-IJsselmonde and De Lindt is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arent de Gelder. It dates from 1693 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

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Overview

Arent de Gelder, a Dutch painter whose career spanned the late 17th and early 18th centuries, produced this oil portrait in 1693. Executed in the tradition of the Dutch Golden Age, the work depicts Ernest de Beveren, a nobleman titled Lord of West‑IJsselmonde and De Lindt. The painting now belongs to the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented with a composed, solemn demeanor, his long, curled hair framing a thoughtful face. He wears a brown robe trimmed in red, holds a green hat in his left hand, and a rope with tassels encircles his waist, all elements that convey his status and the refined bearing expected of a provincial lord.

Technique & Style

De Gelder employs a restrained palette of earth tones, allowing subtle shifts of light to model the figure’s features. The chiaroscuro treatment creates a gentle contrast between illuminated flesh and darker background, while thickened paint in the folds of the robe and the hat’s brim adds tactile depth, emphasizing the materiality of the attire.

History & Provenance

Created toward the end of the Dutch Golden Age, the portrait reflects the lingering influence of Rembrandt’s late manner, which de Gelder continued into the early 1700s. After remaining in private hands for centuries, the painting entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of Dutch portraiture.

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Arent de Gelder

Aert de Gelder (Dutch: ; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter, the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.