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Portrait of Paulus Verschuur, Served seven terms as Burgomaster of Rotterdam and also Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the East India Company, elected 1651

Unknown , 1708

Portrait of Paulus Verschuur, Served seven terms as Burgomaster of Rotterdam and also Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the East India Company, elected 1651, by Unknown, unspecified, 1708
Portrait of Paulus Verschuur, Served seven terms as Burgomaster of Rotterdam and also Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the East India Company, elected 1651, by Unknown, unspecified, 1708

Portrait of Paulus Verschuur, Served seven terms as Burgomaster of Rotterdam and also Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the East India Company, elected 1651 is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1708 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a portrait of a man, likely created using oil on canvas, although the exact medium is not specified.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of a man, likely created using oil on canvas, although the exact medium is not specified.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Paulus Verschuur, was a prominent figure in Rotterdam, serving multiple terms as burgomaster and as a director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the East India Company. His serious expression and formal attire convey his importance and status.

Technique & Style

The portrait is characterized by a realistic style, with the subject's dark, curly hair and black jacket with white collar standing out against a dark background. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the image.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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