Portrait of Johan van Beaumont. Colonel in the Holland guards and commander of Den Briel

Mytens employs chiaroscuro to model the face and armor, creating depth through strong contrasts of light and shadow. The meticulous rendering of the metallic surfaces and the subtle expression on the subject’s face reflect the artist’s skill in realistic portraiture.

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting remained in private collections before entering the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it is currently displayed as part of the museum’s Dutch portrait collection.

Mytens, trained under Anthony van Opstal and Nicolas van der Horst, specialized in formal portraits of military men. This work exemplifies the period’s interest in portraying civic leaders in contemporary dress, emphasizing status through detailed costume and props.