Who painted Portrait of Jacob Trip?

Portrait of Jacob Trip was painted by Nicolaes Maes in 1660.

Where can I see Portrait of Jacob Trip?

Portrait of Jacob Trip is held by Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

What movement is Portrait of Jacob Trip?

Portrait of Jacob Trip is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of Jacob Trip

Nicolaes Maes , 1660

Portrait of Jacob Trip is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Maes. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Jacob Trip is a 1660 oil painting by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and other works.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Jacob Trip, an older man with a long white beard, seated in a red chair wearing formal attire. His hands rest on the armrests, suggesting a deliberate pose, likely for a portrait session.

Technique & Style

Maes employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the painting, characteristic of his training under Rembrandt. The contrast between light and dark areas adds to the overall sense of formality.

History & Provenance

The Portrait of Jacob Trip is now part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Maes created it during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and artistic production in the Netherlands.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.