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Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes

Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes, by B. Monmorency, oil, 1742
Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes, by B. Monmorency, oil, 1742

Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist B. Monmorency. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This oil painting, created in 1742 by B.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1742 by B. Monmorency, is a portrait of a prominent figure from Goes. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Pieter Parker, is depicted seated, wearing formal attire that reflects his status as Alderman, Burgomaster, and Councilor. His dignified pose and clothing convey a sense of respect and importance.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a realistic representation through the use of oil paint, capturing detailed textures such as the subject's clothing and the red fabric draped over his lap. The painting showcases the artist's skill in rendering subtle contrasts of light and dark.

Artist & collection

Artist

B. Monmorency

B. Monmorency painted sitters in 18th-century European dress with crisp lace cuffs and dark coats. In the gallery’s *Portrait of Pieter Parker, Alderman, Burgomaster and Councilor of Goes* (1742), the burgomaster’s…

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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