Who painted Portrait of Jean Guiot?

Portrait of Jean Guiot was painted by Jacob, Houbraken in 1750.

Where can I see Portrait of Jean Guiot?

Portrait of Jean Guiot is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of Jean Guiot?

Portrait of Jean Guiot is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of Jean Guiot

Jacob, Houbraken , 1750

Portrait of Jean Guiot 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 Jean Guiot in a straightforward composition.

About this work

This painting shows a man, Jean Guiot, in a simple pose.
He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes.
The painting is based on an earlier work by P.F. de la Croix, which is an interesting fact about its history.
The note at the bottom of the sheet gives us more information about the subject.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Houbraken, Jacob, (1698-1780)

Overview

This portrait depicts Jean Guiot in a straightforward composition. The painting is a derivative work, based on an earlier portrait by P.F. de la Croix.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Jean Guiot, is shown wearing attire characteristic of an earlier era. A manuscript note at the bottom of the sheet identifies him as a preacher in Rotterdam, appointed in 1747.

History & Provenance

The painting's creation is linked to an earlier work by P.F. de la Croix, indicating a connection between the two artworks.