Artwork
Portrait of Dirck Hasselaer (1581-1645)
Portrait of Dirck Hasselaer (1581-1645) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis van der Voort. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This 1614 oil painting is a portrait by Cornelis van der Voort, a Dutch artist known for his individual and group portraits. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Dirck Hasselaer, a figure from early 17th-century Amsterdam. He is shown with a calm expression, wearing a dark, textured jacket and a high white collar, with one hand resting on his hip and the other pointing downward.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. The dark background highlights Hasselaer's face and clothing, with precise rendering of light and shadow on his features.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis van der Voort or van der Voorde (c. 1576 – buried on 2 November 1624) was a Dutch portrait painter, art collector, art appraiser and art dealer from the early 17th century who was active in Amsterdam. He…
