Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-85), Governor of the Indies, with the gold chain and medal presented to him by the Dutch East India Company in 1670

Van Hoogstraten utilizes chiaroscuro, leveraging light and shadow to create depth. The contrast between the subject's dark, voluminous clothing and the illuminated, detailed facial expression draws the viewer's attention. The background, with ships in a bustling harbor under a cloudy sky, adds contextual depth without distracting from the central figure.

Created in 1670, the portrait is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, highlighting its significance within Dutch art heritage.