Artwork
Portrait of Jan ten Compe, Painter and Art Dealer in Amsterdam
Portrait of Jan ten Compe, Painter and Art Dealer in Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Tibout Regters. It dates from 1751 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Tibout Regters painted a portrait of Jan ten Compe in 1751. Executed in oil on canvas, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents the Amsterdam painter‑dealer in a seated pose, surrounded by a dark, indistinct backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
Jan ten Compe, known for his activity as both artist and art dealer in mid‑18th‑century Amsterdam, is shown holding a palette and brushes, emphasizing his professional identity. His direct gaze and composed demeanor suggest a moment of quiet reflection on his craft.
Technique & Style
Regters employs a restrained palette of dark tones, punctuated by the white shirt and blue vest of the sitter. The brushwork is smooth, rendering the subject’s white, curled hair and facial features with clarity, while the background recedes into a softened, atmospheric darkness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1751, the portrait entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as a representative example of Dutch portraiture of the period.
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