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The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt
Jan de Baen
1668 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A majestic seventeenth-century Dutch allegory celebrating Cornelis de Witt amidst celestial figures and naval triumphs.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1668 by Jan de Baen, this monumental work depicts Cornelis de Witt in an apotheosis. The subject is shown in armor, surrounded by putti and the winged figure of Fame blowing her trumpet, while the background illustrates the historic Dutch naval raid on Chatham. It is a quintessential example of the dramatic and prestigious portraiture of the Dutch Golden Age.
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