Artwork

Reyer Reyersz van der Burch (1630-95), ammunition officer attached to the arsenal of the states-general, Delft, with his wife Geertruid Graswinckel and their children

Reyer Reyersz van der Burch (1630-95), ammunition officer attached to the arsenal of the states-general, Delft, with his wife Geertruid Graswinckel and their children, by Cornelis de Man, oil, 1675
Reyer Reyersz van der Burch (1630-95), ammunition officer attached to the arsenal of the states-general, Delft, with his wife Geertruid Graswinckel and their children, by Cornelis de Man, oil, 1675

Reyer Reyersz van der Burch (1630-95), ammunition officer attached to the arsenal of the states-general, Delft, with his wife Geertruid Graswinckel and their children is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis de Man. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Cornelis de Man in 1675, depicts a family group of seven. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subjects are Reyer Reyersz van der Burch, an ammunition officer, his wife Geertruid Graswinckel, and their five children, shown in formal attire, conveying a sense of dignity and family status.

Technique & Style

The family is arranged formally, with the father seated and the mother standing beside him, holding a young child. The dark background subtly suggests a building or landscape, adding depth to the composition.

History & Provenance

The painting was executed in 1675 by Cornelis de Man and is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Cornelis de Man

Artist

Cornelis de Man

Cornelis de Man (1621–1706) was a Dutch artist, born in Delft.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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