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Portrait of a Dutch Merchant
Jan Weenix
1686 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a merchant in opulent robes accompanied by his faithful spaniel.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1686 by Jan Weenix, this oil portrait captures the sophistication of the Dutch Golden Age. The merchant is depicted in shimmering silk and fine lace, gesturing toward a letter while his spaniel waits patiently at his side. The harbor scene in the background serves as a subtle nod to his commercial success and maritime connections.
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