Who painted Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague?

Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague was painted by Jacob, Houbraken in 1750.

Where can I see Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague?

Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague?

Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague

Jacob, Houbraken , 1750

Portrait of Charles Chais, Pastor in The Hague is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob, Houbraken. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. This portrait depicts Charles Chais, a pastor from The Hague, seated with a book.

About this work

The painting shows a man, Charles Chais, sitting with a book.
He's a pastor in The Hague. The painting is based on a work by another artist, J.E. Liotard, from 1756.
This copy has a special touch: a piece of paper with the subject's signature is glued to the corner.
The artist did a good job copying the original.
Check out the work of artist Houbraken, Jacob, (1698-1780) for similar portraits.

Overview

This portrait depicts Charles Chais, a pastor from The Hague, seated with a book. The painting is a copy of a work by J.E. Liotard, created in 1756.

Subject & Meaning

Charles Chais is shown engaged with a book, suggesting his profession as a pastor and potentially highlighting his scholarly or devotional pursuits.

Technique & Style

The painting is notable for its fidelity to Liotard's original work. A piece of paper bearing Chais's signature is affixed to the lower right corner, adding a personal touch. The style is reminiscent of other portraitists, such as Jacob Houbraken.

History & Provenance

The copy includes a manuscript mark in red pencil, '208', and a glued-on signature, likely original, indicating its history and authentication.