Artwork
Triptych with guardsmen of the Amsterdam Kloveniersdoelen (headquarters of the arquebusiers’ civic guard)
Triptych with guardsmen of the Amsterdam Kloveniersdoelen (headquarters of the arquebusiers’ civic guard) is an oil painting by Dirck Jacobsz. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Triptych with guardsmen of the Amsterdam Kloveniersdoelen is a three-panel oil painting created in 1529 by Dirck Jacobsz, a Dutch Renaissance painter. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts members of the Schutterij, Amsterdam's civic guard of arquebusiers. The figures, dressed in dark clothing with white accents, are shown in various poses, some holding objects or gesturing.
Technique & Style
The triptych format and use of oil paint are characteristic of the artist's work. The dark background and attire of the figures create a somber tone, while the white collars and hats provide contrast.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dirck Jacobsz (1496–1567) was a Dutch Renaissance painter. His exact birthplace is unknown, but it was somewhere near Amsterdam.
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