Artwork
Portret van J.A.B. Stroebel (1821-1905), kunstschilder
Portret van J.A.B. Stroebel (1821-1905), kunstschilder is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Pieter de Josselin de Jong. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Pieter de Josselin de Jong’s 1896 oil portrait captures the Dutch painter Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel (1821–1905). Executed in the late nineteenth century, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents Stroebel in a dignified, seated pose, illuminated by a subtle light that highlights his facial features and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, Stroebel, was a noted landscape and genre painter of the Hague School. By portraying him with a long white beard and thoughtful expression, the portrait underscores his seniority and artistic stature, while the modest object held in his right hand suggests a personal or professional attribute, perhaps a reference to his craft.
Technique & Style
De Josselin de Jong employs a pronounced impasto, especially in the rendering of Stroebel’s beard and the collar of his dark coat, where thick layers of paint create a tactile, near‑sculptural surface. The overall palette is restrained, dominated by deep tones, with a narrow band of light that models the face and chest, lending a sense of volume and immediacy.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the portrait has remained in the Netherlands, entering the Rijksmuseum’s holdings where it is displayed among other works of 19th‑century Dutch art. Its accession reflects the museum’s commitment to preserving representations of influential national artists and their contemporaries.
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Artist
Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861–1906) was an artist, born in Sint-Oedenrode.
