Artwork
Jan van Nes (1631-80), Vice admiral of Holland and West-Friesland
Jan van Nes (1631-80), Vice admiral of Holland and West-Friesland is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ludolf de Jongh. It dates from 1666 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts Jan van Nes, a 17th-century Dutch naval officer, standing by a balustrade with a serene seascape behind him.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts Jan van Nes, a 17th-century Dutch naval officer, standing by a balustrade with a serene seascape behind him.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents Van Nes as a confident individual, emphasizing his character over his naval achievements. The calm atmosphere and absence of battle scenes suggest a focus on his personal qualities.
Technique & Style
The artist has rendered Van Nes in a straightforward, representational style, with attention to detail in his attire and the surrounding landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is paired with another work, suggesting it was created as part of a pair. The artist remains unidentified, which may indicate a more functional or documentary purpose.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludolf de Jongh or Ludolf Leendertsz. de Jongh (Overschie, 1616 – Hillegersberg, 1679) was a Dutch painter, known for his genre scenes, hunting scenes, history paintings, landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits. He was…
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