Artwork
Portrait of Abraham Haen the Younger, Draftsman, Etcher and Poet in Amsterdam
Portrait of Abraham Haen the Younger, Draftsman, Etcher and Poet in Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan Maurits Quinkhard. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Jan Maurits Quinkhard’s tin relief portrait, executed circa 1750, presents Abraham de Haen, a noted draftsman, etcher and poet from Amsterdam. The work belongs to the later phase of Quinkhard’s career, when he concentrated on sophisticated portraiture within the Rococo aesthetic. It is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
Abraham de Haen appears with a composed expression, dressed in a dark coat over a white, buttoned shirt, his curly hair framing his face. He holds an open book, a visual cue to his literary activity and scholarly standing within the artistic circles of 18th‑century Amsterdam.
Technique & Style
The relief is executed on tin, a material that allows fine incised detail. Quinkhard employs the delicate modeling and ornamental flourishes typical of Rococo portraiture, creating a contrast between the dark background and the illuminated figure, which emphasizes the sitter’s features and attire.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑18th century, the piece remained in Dutch collections before entering the Rijksmuseum, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s holdings of Dutch portraiture and printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Maurits Quinkhard (28 January 1688 – 11 November 1772) was an 18th-century painter and print designer from the Dutch Republic.
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