Artwork
Portrait of Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, Poet in Veere
Portrait of Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, Poet in Veere is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan Maurits Quinkhard. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small oval painting depicts Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, a 17th-century poet from Veere.
About this work
Overview
This small oval painting depicts Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, a 17th-century poet from Veere. The portrait is part of a larger collection of Dutch poet portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown in a dark coat with a white collar, turned slightly to the right. The portrait was created posthumously, suggesting it is based on earlier descriptions or images rather than a direct observation of the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is one of a series of portraits of Dutch poets, now held in the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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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