Artwork

Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen

Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen, by Nicolaas Reyers, unspecified, 1752
Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen, by Nicolaas Reyers, unspecified, 1752

Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolaas Reyers. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a portrait of Joannes Badon, a poet from Vlaardingen.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of Joannes Badon, a poet from Vlaardingen. It depicts him in a straightforward manner, focusing attention on his expression.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown in a dark coat with a white collar and curly wig, set against a plain brown background. The portrait was part of a collection featuring Dutch writers, suggesting its purpose was to commemorate or honor Badon.

Technique & Style

The artist's identity is unknown, but the work's simplicity and lack of embellishment convey a sense of intimacy. The focus is on the subject's serious expression, achieved through the use of a plain background and straightforward composition.

History & Provenance

The painting is associated with a collection of portraits of Dutch writers, indicating its origins in a context that valued literary figures. It is now held in a collection that includes similar works.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolaas Reyers

Nicolaas Reyers (1719–1784) was an artist, born in Leiden.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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