Artwork
The connoisseur of prints (Dr. Aegidius Timmermann)
The connoisseur of prints (Dr. Aegidius Timmermann) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Toorop. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jan Toorop’s oil portrait, dated 1900, presents Aegidius Willem Timmerman, a noted connoisseur of prints. The work is part of the collection at the Kröller‑Müller Museum and exemplifies Toorop’s late‑period approach to portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown seated in a domestic interior, absorbed in a book. Dressed in a dark suit with neatly trimmed hair, his posture conveys a quiet, scholarly focus, suggesting an intimate glimpse into his intellectual pursuits.
Technique & Style
Toorop employs a pointillist technique, assembling the image from myriad tiny dots of pigment. This method creates a subtle, shimmering surface that softens edges and imparts a contemplative atmosphere to the scene.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the portrait has remained within the Dutch museum circuit, ultimately entering the holdings of the Kröller‑Müller Museum, where it is displayed among other works from the turn of the twentieth century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Theodorus "Jan" Toorop was a Dutch painter who worked in various styles, including Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Pointillism. His early work was influenced by the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
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