Artwork
Philps van dorp Ridder, Dutch Admiral
Philps van dorp Ridder, Dutch Admiral is an ink print by the Baroque artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving is a portrait print of a Dutch admiral, identified as Philps van Dorp Ridder.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait print of a Dutch admiral, identified as Philps van Dorp Ridder. The image is characterized by its use of dark tones and dramatic lighting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing 17th-century attire, including a wide-brimmed hat and a sash across his chest, indicating his status and occupation. The direct gaze at the viewer conveys a sense of confidence and authority.
Technique & Style
The engraving's style is consistent with 17th-century Dutch art, featuring dark colors and dramatic lighting, which were hallmarks of the period's portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Guzman de Alfarache
Charles, Count of Bucquoy
Frederick V
Prince Ernest, Duke of Saxony and Cleves
John Bate
Robert Duglass, Swedish General
Self-Portrait
Joachim Ernest, Elector of Brandenburg
James Graham, First Marquess of Montrose
William, First Duke of Newcastle
Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange
Henry de Vere, Eighteenth Earl of Oxford