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Self-portrait with Jan Maurits Quinkhard next to him
Self-portrait with Jan Maurits Quinkhard next to him is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Julius Henricus Quinkhard. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
The man on the left, wearing a red hat and a gray jacket, holds a piece of paper in his right hand.
The painting depicts two men seated at a wooden table, surrounded by books and papers. The man on the left, wearing a red hat and a gray jacket, holds a piece of paper in his right hand. The man on the right, dressed in a red robe, gestures with his right hand.
A large book lies open on the table, accompanied by a rolled-up paper to its right. The background features a dark green curtain and a bookshelf, with a stack of books on top.
This painting is a self-portrait of Julius Henricus Quinkhard, created in 1757. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the art of Julius Henricus Quinkhard.
Overview
This oil painting, created by Julius Henricus Quinkhard in 1757, is a double portrait that includes the artist himself. Titled Self-portrait with Jan Maurits Quinkhard next to him, the work captures two men engaged in an intellectual setting. It is currently part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, offering insight into 18th-century Dutch portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features two men seated at a wooden table, surrounded by scholarly materials like books and papers, suggesting an environment of study or discussion. The figure on the left, identified as Julius Henricus Quinkhard in a red hat and gray jacket, holds a document. Opposite him, Jan Maurits Quinkhard, clad in a red robe, makes a gesture with his hand. The painting serves as a self-portrait, placing the artist within this intellectual exchange.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work demonstrates a detailed approach to rendering textures and forms. The artist employs a palette that highlights the rich fabrics of the sitters' attire, such as the red robe and hat, contrasting them with the more subdued tones of the background. The arrangement of objects on the table, including an open book and rolled papers, contributes to the narrative and depth of the scene, typical of 18th-century portraiture.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1757, this painting represents a specific moment in Julius Henricus Quinkhard's artistic output. The work has since become part of a public collection, residing at the Rijksmuseum. Its inclusion there allows for its study and appreciation as an example of the artist's work and a document of contemporary portraiture practices.
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Artist
Julius Henricus Quinkhard (1736–1776) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.
