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Portrait of Jacoba Maria van Bueren gezegd van Regteren, Wife of Johan Willem Parker

Portrait of Jacoba Maria van Bueren gezegd van Regteren, Wife of Johan Willem Parker, by Jacob Jan Nachenius, oil, 1746
Portrait of Jacoba Maria van Bueren gezegd van Regteren, Wife of Johan Willem Parker, by Jacob Jan Nachenius, oil, 1746

Portrait of Jacoba Maria van Bueren gezegd van Regteren, Wife of Johan Willem Parker is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob Jan Nachenius. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1746 by Jacob Jan Nachenius, is a portrait of Jacoba Maria van Bueren gezegd van Regteren, the wife of Johan Willem Parker. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in formal attire, wearing a red dress with lace trim and a crown-like headpiece, holding a fan. Her neutral expression engages the viewer directly, suggesting a representation of her social status and character.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the subject's face and clothing highlighted against a dark background. This technique emphasizes the subject's features and adds dimensionality to the portrait.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacob Jan Nachenius

Jacob Jan Nachenius (1709–1752) was an artist, born in The Hague.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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