Artwork
Portrait of Samuel Ampzing (ca.1591-1632)
Portrait of Samuel Ampzing (ca.1591-1632) 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.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, created by Arnoud van Halen in 1716, is a representation of Samuel Ampzing, a figure from the early 17th century. The work is executed on tin, an unconventional medium for portraiture at the time.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Samuel Ampzing, a bearded man dressed in attire characteristic of his era, including a dark fur-lined coat and a starched white collar. He is shown holding a small object in his right hand.
Technique & Style
The use of tin as the painting's support is notable for its uncommonness in portrait painting. The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face through the application of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now held at the Rijksmuseum, having been created nearly a century after Ampzing's death. It was painted by Arnoud van Halen in 1716.
Artist & collection
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