Who painted Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk?

Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1541.

Where can I see Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk?

Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk?

Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk

Hans Holbein the Younger , 1541

Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Younger. It dates from 1541 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

This oil portrait, painted in 1541 by Hans Holbein the Younger, depicts Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk. The work is a characteristic example of Holbein's precise and detailed style, typical of the Northern Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Roelof de Vos van Steenwijk from the waist up, dressed in a black hat and coat, holding a rolled-up paper. His serious expression and the objects he holds may convey aspects of his personality or profession.

Technique & Style

Holbein's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the subject's clothing, including his puffed sleeves and white shirt, as well as the blue wall with yellow writing in the background. The artist's realistic style captures the subtleties of the subject's features and attire.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held by the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the history of portraiture.