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Portrait of Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent (1626-72), vice-admiral is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent (1626-72), vice-admiral

Jan de Baen , 1660

Portrait of Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent (1626-72), vice-admiral is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan de Baen. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This oil painting, created in 1660, is a portrait of Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent, a Dutch vice-admiral.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1660, is a portrait of Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent, a Dutch vice-admiral. The work is attributed to Jan de Baen, a Dutch portrait painter active during the Dutch Golden Age.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Baron van Ghent in armor, conveying a sense of dignity and seriousness. He is shown with a sword and a medal, symbols of his military rank and achievements.

Technique & Style

The painting features a somber and dignified mood, achieved through the use of dark colors and a serious expression. The subject's armor is rendered in detail, with gold studs adding a touch of elegance.

History & Provenance

The portrait is now held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Jan de Baen, the artist, trained in Amsterdam and later worked for Charles II of England during his exile in the Netherlands.