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Portrait of Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, Poet in Dordrecht (Mathias de Merwede de Cloo Creator: Arnoud van Halen)
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Portrait of Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, Poet in Dordrecht (Mathias de Merwede de Cloo Creator: Arnoud van Halen)
Portrait of Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, Poet in Dordrecht (Mathias de Merwede de Clootwyck), 1700-1732
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Arnoud Van Halen Copper Metal Frame Gilded Gilding Gilt Halen Arnoud Van Panpoeticon Batavum Van Halen Arnoud Dutch Golden Age Golden Age
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This stunning 17th-century portrait captures the refined elegance and intellectual prowess of Matthys van de Merwede, Lord of Clootwyck, a renowned poet from Dordrecht in the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age. Painted by Arnoud van Halen around 1700-1732, the oil on copper work showcases the subject wearing fashionable attire of the time, with a richly textured, gilt-framed portrait that adds to the overall grandeur of the piece. The poet is depicted in a three-quarter profile, wearing a high-collared, black coat, a white shirt, and a red waistcoat, accessorized with a black hat adorned with a gold band. Van de Merwede's pen and paper are placed on a table in the foreground, symbolizing his occupation as a writer and his authorship of the "Panpoeticon Batavum," a collection of Dutch poetry. The intricate details of the painting, from the copper metal background to the intricate folds of the clothing, provide a glimpse into the opulence and sophistication of the Dutch Golden Age. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands and the enduring influence of its literary figures.
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