Memorial Tablet of Adriaen van Maeusyenbroeck and Anna Elant by Jan van Ravesteyn. A religious donor portrait depicting a man and a woman kneeling in prayer before a central crucifix, flanked by patron saints in a classical interior.
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Memorial Tablet of Adriaen van Maeusyenbroeck and Anna Elant

Jan van Ravesteyn

1618 · Oil Paint, Panel

An elegant 17th-century Dutch memorial painting featuring donors in devout prayer before a central crucifix.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1618 by Jan van Ravesteyn, this formal memorial tablet depicts Adriaen van Maeusyenbroeck and Anna Elant kneeling in prayer. Set within a grand architectural interior, the central scene of the Crucifixion is flanked by family heraldry and patron saints, showcasing the meticulous detail and rich palette characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

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