Artwork
Portret van Pieter Stortenbeker (1828-1898), kunstschilder
Portret van Pieter Stortenbeker (1828-1898), kunstschilder is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Pieter de Josselin de Jong. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Portret van Pieter Stortenbeker is an 1892 oil painting by Pieter de Josselin de Jong, portraying the Dutch artist Pieter Stortenbeker (1828-1898). The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on Pieter Stortenbeker, depicted in a contemplative pose with one hand resting on his chest, conveying an air of calm seriousness. His attire, dominated by dark tones with accents of white, reflects the subdued, professional demeanor of a 19th-century artist.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft, nuanced lighting to highlight Stortenbeker's face and hands against a plain, dark background, utilizing chiaroscuro effects to create depth and draw attention to the subject's calm, introspective expression.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892 by Pieter de Josselin de Jong, the portrait has been preserved in the Rijksmuseum, ensuring its accessibility and contributing to the institutional memory of Pieter Stortenbeker's presence in Dutch artistic circles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861–1906) was an artist, born in Sint-Oedenrode.
