Artwork
Portrait of Jacob van den Eynde, Governor of Woerden
Portrait of Jacob van den Eynde, Governor of Woerden is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Arnoud van Halen. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This oval portrait from 1716 depicts Jacob van den Eynde, who served as Governor of Woerden.
About this work
Overview
This oval portrait from 1716 depicts Jacob van den Eynde, who served as Governor of Woerden. Painted by Arnoud van Halen, the work is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum. The sitter appears with a neatly trimmed beard, wearing a dark brown coat over a lighter shirt with a curly collar, his expression composed and serious.
Technique & Style
The artist executed the portrait on tin, a support that was uncommon for portraiture during this period. Subtle shading models the face, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth. This handling of light and shadow relates to broader European practices of using tonal contrast to lend volume and presence to painted figures.
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