Old World Portraits
The Artist's Parents-in-Law and Children
Balthasar Denner
An elegant 18th-century family portrait by Balthasar Denner, capturing a quiet domestic moment in a moody, atmospheric interior.
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Grietje, Theodoor, and their daughter Alida Driesbergen
Rienk Jelgerhuis
1787 · Medium Not Listed
An intimate 18th-century family portrait depicting a shared moment over tea.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1787 portrait by Dutch artist Rienk Jelgerhuis captures Grietje and Theodoor Driesbergen with their daughter Alida in a domestic setting. Executed with soft, muted tones, the work offers a dignified and detailed look at 18th-century life, from the delicate lace of the daughter’s dress to the formal tea service on the table.
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