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Mrs A J Schmidt Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), the teacher of Jacob Rinse with her brother Y N Keiser and her ten-year-old son

Jacob Spoel , 1858

Mrs A J Schmidt Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), the teacher of Jacob Rinse with her brother Y N Keiser and her ten-year-old son, by Jacob Spoel, oil, 1858
Mrs A J Schmidt Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), the teacher of Jacob Rinse with her brother Y N Keiser and her ten-year-old son, by Jacob Spoel, oil, 1858

Mrs A J Schmidt Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), the teacher of Jacob Rinse with her brother Y N Keiser and her ten-year-old son is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Spoel. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Jacob Spoel in 1858, depicts three figures seated together in an indoor setting. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subjects are Mrs. A J Schmidt Keiser, her brother Y N Keiser, and her ten-year-old son. Mrs. Keiser, wearing a black dress and red hat, holds a folder, possibly containing letters or documents, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Spoel's portraiture style, with attention to the subjects' attire and accessories. The woman's lace and the man's white cravat are rendered in detail, indicating the artist's skill with oil paint.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob Spoel

Artist

Jacob Spoel

Jacob Spoel (1820–1868) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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