Artwork
Portrait of Jonas Daniel Meijer (1780-1834)
Portrait of Jonas Daniel Meijer (1780-1834) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis Moritz. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts Jonas Daniel Meijer, a 19th-century Amsterdam lawyer, seated in a red chair. The subject exudes calm confidence, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation with a book and quill.
Subject & Meaning
Jonas Daniel Meijer (1780-1834), the subject, was a legal scholar in Amsterdam during the French occupation. The portrait conveys his professional demeanor and personal composure.
Technique & Style
The artist, unknown due to the lack of a signature, employed nuanced lighting effects to create a sense of realism, particularly on Meijer's face and hands, avoiding a stiff, posed appearance.
History & Provenance
The painting's origins and ownership history are not detailed here, but it is known to be part of a collection that highlights quiet, introspective portraits of the era, such as those found in the Rijksmuseum.
Artist & collection
