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The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643. Creator: Allaert van Loeninga
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The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643. Creator: Allaert van Loeninga
The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643
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Business Formal House Of Correction Ledger Manager Neck Ruff Patron Penitentiary Prison Ruff Group Portrait
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This striking 17th century oil painting by Allaert van Loeninga depicts the Directors of the House of Correction in Middelburg, Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands. The House of Correction, also known as the Tuchthuis, was an institution established to provide a place of confinement for petty criminals, vagrants, and the poor. The painting captures a formal group portrait of the Board of Directors, dressed in their finest apparel. The men are shown seated around a long table, each holding a ledger or other documents, signifying their roles as managers and administrators of the penitentiary. The color palette of the painting is muted, with the directors dressed in dark, somber tones, reflecting the serious and formal nature of their roles. The men wear high-collared neck ruffs, a fashionable accessory of the time, and their clothing is meticulously detailed, from the intricate patterns on their waistcoats to the folds of their breeches. The furniture in the background, including the ornate table and chairs, further emphasizes the formal and institutional setting. The painting provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the clothing and furnishings of the time, as well as the social and historical context of the House of Correction. It is a reminder of the important role that such institutions played in the Dutch Republic during the 17th century, and the complex and often contradictory ways in which society dealt with poverty, crime, and social welfare.
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