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Portret van Ds Petrus Hermannus Hugenholtz (1834-1911), oprichter van de Vrije Gemeente

Jan Veth , 1908

Portret van Ds Petrus Hermannus Hugenholtz (1834-1911), oprichter van de Vrije Gemeente, by Jan Veth, oil, 1908
Portret van Ds Petrus Hermannus Hugenholtz (1834-1911), oprichter van de Vrije Gemeente, by Jan Veth, oil, 1908

Portret van Ds Petrus Hermannus Hugenholtz (1834-1911), oprichter van de Vrije Gemeente is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Veth. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This 1908 oil painting by Jan Veth is a portrait of Ds. Petrus Hermannus Hugenholtz, a Dutch religious figure.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Hugenholtz, founder of the Vrije Gemeente, seated in a wooden chair, lost in thought. His contemplative expression and relaxed posture convey a sense of introspection.

Technique & Style

Veth's post-impressionist style is characterized by a muted color palette and attention to detail, as seen in the subject's somber attire and the earthy background.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, reflecting Veth's reputation as a portraitist of his contemporaries.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Veth

Artist

Jan Veth

Jan Pieter Veth (18 May 1864, Dordrecht – 1 July 1925, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter, poet, art critic and university lecturer.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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