Artwork
Portrait of Ludovicus de Dieu
Portrait of Ludovicus de Dieu is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist A. van, Zylvelt. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Ludovicus de Dieu is a printed image based on a painting by P. de Bordieu, accompanied by a Latin poem by M.Z. Boxhornius.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Ludovicus de Dieu seated in a serene environment, holding a book and displaying a coat of arms. The Latin poem beneath the image adds depth to the portrait's significance.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident, particularly in the rendering of the coat of arms. The style of the image reflects the painter P. de Bordieu's influence.
Context
The work is related to the broader artistic context of its time, as seen in the collections of institutions such as the Museum of Ethnography.
