Artwork
Sara Pottey (1651-1705), Wife of Johan van Bochoven
Sara Pottey (1651-1705), Wife of Johan van Bochoven is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Daniël Haringh. It dates from 1680 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts Sara Pottey, wife of Johan van Bochoven, in a seated position.
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Overview
This portrait depicts Sara Pottey, wife of Johan van Bochoven, in a seated position. The painting is a companion piece to a portrait of her husband, with which it shares similar dimensions and pose.
Subject & Meaning
Sara Pottey is shown wearing a dark dress, holding a vine laden with grapes and other fruit. Her left hand gestures towards a branch bearing oranges. The presence of fruit and a statue of a child with a dolphin may symbolize the family's prosperity or connections.
Technique & Style
The artist's identity is unknown, but the level of detail in the painting demonstrates a high degree of skill. The work is characterized by its subdued tone and attention to realistic representation.
Context
The portrait is part of a pair, suggesting that it was commissioned to commemorate the subject and her husband. The Rijksmuseum houses other similar portraits from the same period.
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Artist & collection
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