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Count Roelof the Great, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
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Count Roelof the Great, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Count Roelof the Great, c.1600-c.1625. Roelof the Great, count of Beusichem. In armour and fur cloak, with plumed helmet. Staff in the right hand and the coat of arms of Beusichem in the left hand. From an illustrated manuscript with the genealogy of the lords and counts of Culemborg. Attributed to Nicolaes de Kemp
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Count Roelof the Great, c.1600-c.1625: A Regal Portrait in Armor and Fur Cloak by Nicolaes de Kemp This evocative full-length portrait, attributed to the Dutch artist Nicolaes de Kemp, captures Count Roelof the Great, count of Beusichem, in the prime of his aristocratic power and grandeur. Dressed in intricately detailed armor and a luxurious fur cloak, Roelof stands tall with a plumed helmet in his right hand and the coat of arms of Beusichem in his left. The meticulously rendered image, executed in gouache paint and ink on parchment, exudes an air of historical significance and heraldic pride. The portrait is an exquisite example of the 17th-century Dutch artistic tradition, which celebrated the nobility and their rich heritage. The artist, Nicolaes de Kemp, is known for his mastery of heraldic design and his ability to capture the essence of aristocratic dignity and power. The portrait's intricate details, from the delicate lettering of the count's name to the lifelike rendering of his plumed helmet, attest to the artist's skill and dedication. The portrait is believed to have been created for an illustrated manuscript detailing the genealogy of the lords and counts of Culemborg. The manuscript, a testament to the importance of family history and heritage, would have been a cherished possession of the noble family. The portrait of Count Roelof the Great serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and historical legacy of the Netherlands in the early modern period and the enduring allure of the aristocracy and their regal attire.
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