Jan Anthonisz. van Ravesteyn - Portrait of a Nobleman with a Millstone Ruff
Jan Anthonisz. van Ravesteyn
Portrait of a Nobleman with a Millstone Ruff
Oil on panel (parquetted). 67.5 x 57 cm.
framed under glass.
The painting depicts a middle-aged man with a red beard. His gaze is directed towards the viewer. No information concerning the identity of the sitter has survived. His attire, however, identifies him as a member of the prosperous Dutch bourgeoisie. He is shown wearing a large white millstone ruff and a black garment.
Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn was born in The Hague and, with the exception of a presumed journey to Italy, remained there throughout his life. He ranks among the notable Dutch portrait painters of the first half of the 17th century. In addition to individual portraits, he also produced group portraits and was particularly successful with his militia pieces.
The painting is recorded in the RKD image database as a work by Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn (image no. 113239).
Provenance
Collection of Prof. Dr. Sieveking (label on the reverse). - In the possession of the family for three generations.
Jan Anthonisz. van Ravesteyn
Portrait of a Nobleman with a Millstone Ruff
Oil on panel (parquetted). 67.5 x 57 cm.
framed under glass.
The painting depicts a middle-aged man with a red beard. His gaze is directed towards the viewer. No information concerning the identity of the sitter has survived. His attire, however, identifies him as a member of the prosperous Dutch bourgeoisie. He is shown wearing a large white millstone ruff and a black garment.
Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn was born in The Hague and, with the exception of a presumed journey to Italy, remained there throughout his life. He ranks among the notable Dutch portrait painters of the first half of the 17th century. In addition to individual portraits, he also produced group portraits and was particularly successful with his militia pieces.
The painting is recorded in the RKD image database as a work by Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn (image no. 113239).
Provenance
Collection of Prof. Dr. Sieveking (label on the reverse). - In the possession of the family for three generations.
