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Portrait of Adriaen Banckert (c. 1620-1684), Vice Admiral of Zeeland

Hendrick Berckman , 1648

Portrait of Adriaen Banckert (c. 1620-1684), Vice Admiral of Zeeland, by Hendrick Berckman, unspecified, 1648
Portrait of Adriaen Banckert (c. 1620-1684), Vice Admiral of Zeeland, by Hendrick Berckman, unspecified, 1648

Portrait of Adriaen Banckert (c. 1620-1684), Vice Admiral of Zeeland is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Hendrick Berckman. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting depicts Adriaen Banckert, a 17th-century Dutch naval officer, in a formal portrait.

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts Adriaen Banckert, a 17th-century Dutch naval officer, in a formal portrait.

Subject & Meaning

Banckert is shown wearing a dark coat and a gold medal on a chain, symbolizing his status as Vice Admiral of Zeeland and honors received for his service.

Technique & Style

The portrait is characterized by a serious and formal tone, consistent with the conventions of Dutch portraiture during the Baroque period.

History & Provenance

The artist remains unknown due to the lack of a signature. The work is attributed to a painter active during the Dutch Baroque era.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hendrick Berckman

Artist

Hendrick Berckman

Hendrick Berckman (1629–1679) was an artist, born in Klundert.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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