Who painted Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker?

Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker was painted by Jacob, Houbraken in 1747.

Where can I see Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker?

Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker is held by Leiden University Libraries.

What movement is Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker?

Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker

Jacob, Houbraken , 1747

Portrait of Joannes Conradus Rücker is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Jacob, Houbraken. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. This portrait depicts a seated man, Joannes Conradus Rücker, dressed in attire characteristic of an earlier era.

About this work

The original painting was made in 1736, and this version was created 11 years later.

This painting shows a man sitting in a chair.
He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes.
The artist copied this from an earlier painting by H. van der Mij, which is an interesting fact about this work.

The original painting was made in 1736, and this version was created 11 years later.
This tells us that the artist, Jacob Houbraken, was inspired by other artists.

You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.

Overview

This portrait depicts a seated man, Joannes Conradus Rücker, dressed in attire characteristic of an earlier era.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown in a formal pose, suggesting the painting's purpose was to capture his likeness and status.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume.

History & Provenance

The portrait is a copy, created in 1747, of a 1736 painting by Hendrik van der Mij, indicating Jacob Houbraken's engagement with the work of other artists.