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Portrait of Isaac Parker, Merchant from Middelburg

Philip van Dijk , 1734

Portrait of Isaac Parker, Merchant from Middelburg, by Philip van Dijk, oil, 1734
Portrait of Isaac Parker, Merchant from Middelburg, by Philip van Dijk, oil, 1734

Portrait of Isaac Parker, Merchant from Middelburg is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Philip van Dijk. It dates from 1734 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Isaac Parker, Merchant from Middelburg is an oil painting created by Philip van Dijk in 1734. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Isaac Parker, a merchant from Middelburg, standing in front of a window with a sea view. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, with a brown coat and white shirt, and holds a piece of paper, conveying a sense of professionalism.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, contrasting light and dark areas. The interplay between the green curtain, blue sky, and sea visible through the window adds to the painting's visual complexity.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Philip van Dijk

Artist

Philip van Dijk

Philip van Dijk (1683–1753) was an artist, born in Oud-Beijerland.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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