Who painted Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam?

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam was painted by Jacob, Houbraken in 1778.

Where can I see Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam?

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam?

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam

Jacob, Houbraken , 1778

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, minister in Amsterdam is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob, Houbraken. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. This portrait depicts Aaron le Grand, a minister in Amsterdam.

About this work

Overview

This portrait depicts Aaron le Grand, a minister in Amsterdam. The image is a copy of a painting by H. Pothoven.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown seated with a book, conveying a sense of seriousness and focus. A verse by R. Schutte beneath the image provides additional context about Aaron le Grand.

Technique & Style

The portrait employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.