Artwork
Casanova del Monte Turris, Bürgermeister von Prag
Casanova del Monte Turris, Bürgermeister von Prag is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Dirck van Santvoort. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Casanova del Monte Turris, Bürgermeister von Prag is a portrait painted by Dirck van Santvoort in 1639. The work is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man in dark clothing with a white ruffled collar and black hat, holding a sword and placing his left hand on his chest. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, emphasizing the subject's face and hands against a dark background.
Artist & collection
Portrait of Elizabeth Spiegel
The family of Dirck Bas Jacobsz, burgomaster of Amsterdam
Agatha Geelvinck (1617-38). First wife of Frederik Dircksz Alewijn
Frederik Dircksz Alewijn (1603-65). Alderman and councillor of Amsterdam
Martinus Alewijn (1634-84). Son of Abraham Alewijn and Geertruid Hooftman
The directors of the serge cloth industry, Amsterdam, 1643
Portrait of the Family of Dirck Jacobsz Bas (1569-1637), Burgomaster of Amsterdam, and Margriet Snoeck (1588-1645)
Portrait of Willem Van Loon (later mayor of Amsterdam), aged 2 1/2
Portrait of a Man, probably Hans van Hogendorp
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man
Man with a Sheet of Music
Portrait of Johan Camerlin (1567-1640)
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert
Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627)
The Burgomaster
Bildnis eines Mannes
Portrait of Dirck Hasselaer (1581-1645)
Untitled
Portrait of Andries Bicker