Artwork

Portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638). Admiral & mayor of Amsterdam

Portrait of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638). Admiral & mayor of Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Ketel. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This 1605 oil painting is a portrait by Cornelis Ketel, a Dutch artist known for his work in multiple mediums. The subject is Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, also known as van Neck.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts van Neck, a prominent figure in Amsterdam who held the offices of admiral and mayor. His formal attire, including a black tunic and white ruff, conveys dignity and status.

Technique & Style

Ketel's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast in the image, highlighting the subject's features against a dark background. The painting's style is characteristic of Dutch Mannerism.

History & Provenance

The portrait is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. It was created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and artistic development in the Netherlands.

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Artist

Cornelis Ketel

Cornelis or Cornelius Ketel (18 March 1548 – 8 August 1616) was a Dutch Mannerist painter, active in Elizabethan London from 1573 to 1581, and in Amsterdam till his death.