Old World Portraits
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Arent de Gelder
This evocative 17th-century portrait captures the dignity and fashion of a prominent Dutch citizen with dramatic light and rich texture.
Portrait of Hermanus Boerhaave and His Family
Arent de Gelder
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.
$339
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This masterfully executed family portrait by Arent de Gelder depicts Hermanus Boerhaave, a renowned professor of medicine at Leiden University, alongside his wife and daughter. Painted around 1720, the work reflects the influence of Rembrandt through its rich, atmospheric lighting and expressive brushwork, making it a sophisticated addition to any traditional interior.
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