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Portrait of Jacob Trip, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Jacob Trip, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3700761 Portrait of Jacob Trip, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 130.5x97 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Extremely wealthy Dordrecht merchant Jacob Trip dating from the year of his death in nightcap, dressing gown and walking stick all suggesting frailty and maybe painted posthumously.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22971554
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17th Dressing Gown Dutch Golden Age Fragility Frail Golden Age Nightcap Seventeenth Stick Wealthy Merchant
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This portrait print, titled "Portrait of Jacob Trip" showcases the remarkable talent of renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn. Created around 1661, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 130.5x97 cm and is housed in the prestigious National Gallery in London, UK. The subject of this painting is Jacob Trip, an immensely wealthy merchant from Dordrecht during the Dutch Golden Age. The composition portrays him wearing a nightcap and dressing gown while leaning on a walking stick – symbols that suggest his frailty and potentially indicate that it was painted posthumously after his death. Rembrandt's attention to detail is evident in every stroke; he expertly captures Trip's aged features with his long white beard, mustache, and cap adorning his head. The artist skillfully conveys both fragility and wealth through subtle nuances in expression and pose. As we gaze upon this seventeenth-century portrait, we are transported back to a time when merchants like Jacob Trip played significant roles in shaping society. Their immense fortunes allowed them to commission artists such as Rembrandt to immortalize their likeness for future generations to admire. This print serves as a testament not only to Rembrandt's unparalleled artistic prowess but also as a window into the opulence and grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age. It invites us to contemplate the fleeting nature of life itself while marveling at the enduring power of art across centuries.
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