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Portrait of the Antwerp Merchant Sebastiaen Leerse and his Family, ca. 1691 – 1740

Unknown , 1700

Portrait of the Antwerp Merchant Sebastiaen Leerse and his Family, ca. 1691 – 1740, by Unknown, oil, 1700
Portrait of the Antwerp Merchant Sebastiaen Leerse and his Family, ca. 1691 – 1740, by Unknown, oil, 1700

Portrait of the Antwerp Merchant Sebastiaen Leerse and his Family, ca. 1691 – 1740 is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum. This oil painting portrays a family of three in formal clothing, set against a tranquil landscape.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting portrays a family of three in formal clothing, set against a tranquil landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The subjects are Sebastiaen Leerse, an Antwerp merchant, and his family. The formal attire and dignified atmosphere convey the family's social standing and respectability.

Technique & Style

The artist has used oil paint to capture the intricate details of the family's clothing and the serene landscape background, creating a sense of depth and elegance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Städel Museum

Museum

Städel Museum

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