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Portrait of Marcus Zuërius van Boxhorn, Historian and Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
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Portrait of Marcus Zuërius van Boxhorn, Historian and Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Marcus Zuerius van Boxhorn, Historian and Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732
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Arnoud Van Halen Frame Gilded Gilding Gilt Halen Arnoud Van Historian Leiden University Mustache Oil Paint Paint Panpoeticon Batavum Professor Scholar University University Of Leiden Van Halen Arnoud
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This stunning 17th-century oil painting depicts Marcus Zuerius van Boxhorn, a renowned historian and professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands during the early 18th century. The portrait was expertly crafted by Dutch artist Arnoud van Halen, showcasing the scholar in his academic regalia, complete with a gilded frame adorned with intricate gold detailing. Boxhorn is depicted wearing the traditional attire of the time, including a long, voluminous robe and a fur-lined cape, with a simple white shirt and ruff collar beneath. His scholarly appearance is further accentuated by his wire-rimmed spectacles and a well-groomed moustache, which was a popular fashion among men of the era. The painting captures the essence of the intellectual and scholarly world of the time, with Boxhorn's intense gaze and serious expression conveying a deep sense of concentration and dedication to his work. The rich colors and intricate details of the painting, from the deep reds and greens of the robe to the delicate folds of the fabric, serve to highlight the subject's importance and status as a respected historian and professor at Leiden University. Boxhorn's most famous work, "Panpoeticon Batavum," was a comprehensive history of the Netherlands, which earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, serves as a testament to his significant contributions to the field of history and to the cultural heritage of the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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