Portrait of the Family of Adrianus Bonebakker with Dirk L. Bennewitz by Adriaan de Lelie. A large 19th-century family gathers in a domestic interior, with a mother holding an infant centrally, surrounded by children and men in formal attire.

Portrait of the Family of Adrianus Bonebakker with Dirk L. Bennewitz

Adriaan de Lelie

1809 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully composed 1809 family portrait by Adriaan de Lelie, capturing a moment of refined domestic life in a Dutch interior.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Library
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1809 by Adriaan de Lelie, this intricate conversation piece depicts the family of Adrianus Bonebakker, a prominent Dutch silversmith. The scene is rich with period detail, from the Empire-style garments to the tea service and the soft light filtering through a window, offering a window into the elegant domesticity of the early 19th century.

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