Who painted Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck?

Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck was painted by Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen in 1646.

Where can I see Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck?

Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck?

Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck

Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen , 1646

Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck is a 1646 oil painting by Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, an artist known for his portraits. It is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and economic growth.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, Jan Corneliszoon Geelvinck, with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire and holding gloves. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while the dark, plain background emphasizes his presence.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its realistic style, with detailed rendering of textures and the use of chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing.

History & Provenance

The work is now held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, born in London to Dutch or Flemish parents, was active primarily in England before moving to Middelburg, where he continued to produce signed portraits.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen

Cornelis Janssens (born Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, Dutch: ; bapt. 14 October 1593 – bur. 5 August 1661) was an Anglo-Dutch painter of portraits. Born of Dutch or Flemish parents who fled to London from Antwerp to…