Artwork
Portrait of Jacob Maris
Portrait of Jacob Maris is an oil painting by the Realist artist Matthijs Maris. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This 1857 portrait on wood, created by Matthijs Maris, depicts his brother Jacob Maris. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Jacob Maris in a straightforward, realistic manner, capturing a calm yet serious expression. The subject's face is highlighted against a dark background, with soft shadows adding depth to his features.
Technique & Style
Matthijs Maris employed thick brushstrokes to achieve a textured effect, particularly noticeable in the subject's hair and collar, giving the painting a three-dimensional quality. This technique is characteristic of the artist's style, which was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and associated with the Realism movement.
History & Provenance
The portrait was created by Matthijs Maris, a Dutch painter and printmaker, who was initially associated with the Hague School alongside his brothers. The work is now held in the Rijksmuseum.
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Artist
Matthias Maris (17 August 1839 – 22 August 1917) was a Dutch painter, etcher and lithographer.
