Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cornelis de Witt
Jan de Baen
An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a statesman, distinguished by intricate lace, gold brocade, and a dramatic backdrop.
Portrait of Cornelis de Witt
Unknown Artist
1669 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring Cornelis de Witt in elaborate attire against a dramatic crimson backdrop.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This masterful 1669 portrait depicts Cornelis de Witt, a prominent Dutch statesman, in highly detailed regalia. The composition balances the rich textures of lace and embroidery with a dramatic red curtain and a distant naval fleet, exemplifying the prestige and painterly tradition of the Dutch Golden Age.
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