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Portrait of Jacoba van Wessem, Wife of Lord Stumphius, Burgomaster of Beverwijk

Dirk van Oosterhoudt , 1825

Portrait of Jacoba van Wessem, Wife of Lord Stumphius, Burgomaster of Beverwijk, by Dirk van Oosterhoudt, oil, 1825
Portrait of Jacoba van Wessem, Wife of Lord Stumphius, Burgomaster of Beverwijk, by Dirk van Oosterhoudt, oil, 1825

Portrait of Jacoba van Wessem, Wife of Lord Stumphius, Burgomaster of Beverwijk is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Dirk van Oosterhoudt. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1825 by Dirk van Oosterhoudt, is a portrait of Jacoba van Wessem, the wife of a burgomaster of Beverwijk. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing elegant attire, including a white dress with lace details and a gold headband, suggesting a high social status. Her accessories, such as a red beaded necklace and a gold pocket watch, add to the overall impression of refinement.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured effect, contributing to the portrait's depth. The level of detail in the subject's clothing and accessories is characteristic of Van Oosterhoudt's realistic style.

Artist & collection

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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