Artwork
Portrait of Hieronymus Josephus Boudaen, Lord of St Laurens and Popkensburg

Portrait of Hieronymus Josephus Boudaen, Lord of St Laurens and Popkensburg is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johan George Colasius. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1750 by Johan George Colasius, is a portrait of Hieronymus Josephus Boudaen. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with curly blond hair and dressed in formal attire, including a blue coat, white cravat, and red sash, conveying a sense of dignity and importance. His serious expression adds to the formal tone.
Technique & Style
The artist skillfully captured the texture of the subject's clothing and the play of light on his face. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, draws attention to the subject and creates a sense of depth.
Context
As a portrait of a nobleman, the painting reflects the conventions of 18th-century portraiture, where the subject's status and character were conveyed through their attire and demeanor.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dutch painter Johan George Colasius made formal portraits in the mid-1700s. In our collection, see his oil painting Portrait of Hieronymus Josephus Boudaen, Lord of St Laurens and Popkensburg. The subject wears a…











