Artwork
Frits A. Rosenveldt (1769-1847), Actor and Soldier
Frits A. Rosenveldt (1769-1847), Actor and Soldier is an oil painting by Johannes Jelgerhuis. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1827 by Johannes Jelgerhuis, is a portrait of Frederikus Adrianus Rosenveldt. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Rosenveldt, an actor and soldier who lived from 1769 to 1847, with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. His gray hair and direct gaze convey a sense of dignity.
Technique & Style
Jelgerhuis's style is characterized by a straightforward representation of his subject, with a dark, plain background that emphasizes Rosenveldt's figure. The artist's use of oil paint captures the subtleties of Rosenveldt's expression and attire.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Jelgerhuis (1770 in Leeuwarden – 6 October 1836 in Amsterdam), was a 19th-century painter and actor from the Netherlands.
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