Old World Portraits
Abraham Casteleyn and his Wife, Margarieta van Bancken
Jan de Bray
A refined 17th-century double portrait celebrating intellectual life and domestic partnership.
Abraham del Court and His Wife Maria de Kaersgieter
Bartholomeus van der Helst
1654 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent Dutch Golden Age double portrait featuring exquisite textile rendering and a tender connection between the sitters.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1654, this masterpiece by Bartholomeus van der Helst depicts Abraham del Court and Maria de Kaersgieter in a lush garden setting. The artist demonstrates his virtuosity through the shimmering light reflected on Maria’s voluminous white silk gown and the deep, rich textures of Abraham’s black velvet doublet, creating a striking contrast that commands the viewer's attention.
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