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Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
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Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530
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Businessman Coin Coinage Coins Currency Gossaert Jan Gossart Jan Inkpot Inkwell Jan Gossaert Jan Gossart Jan Mabuse Jean Gossaert Jennyn Van Hainaut Jennyn Van Hennegouwe Ledger Letter Letters Mabuse Jan Gossaert Maubeuge Jan Gossaert Northern Renaissance Office Papers Paperwork Quill Pen Records Scales Scissors Oil On Panel Talc Talcum Powder
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Merchant" and created by Jan Gossaert in the early 16th century, offers a glimpse into the world of finance and commerce during the Northern Renaissance. The painting showcases a distinguished businessman, his face adorned with wisdom and experience. With meticulous attention to detail, Gossaert captures every nuance of this man's character. The merchant is surrounded by objects that symbolize his trade and wealth. A ledger lies open before him, filled with meticulously recorded transactions. His quill pen hovers above a stack of papers waiting to be signed, while an inkpot stands ready for use. Scales rest on the table beside scissors – tools necessary for precise measurements in business dealings. Coins spill out from an ornate coinage container onto the tablecloth, representing his financial success. In contrast to these symbols of prosperity, there sits a talc shaker - perhaps used as both a practical tool and as an indication of luxury. Gossaert's masterful use of color brings vibrancy to this oil painting on panel; each brushstroke adds depth and texture to the subject's clothing and surroundings. This artwork now resides within the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. , where it continues to captivate viewers with its timeless portrayal of wealth and power in Flanders during the Renaissance era. Through this remarkable piece, Gossaert invites us into the world inhabited by merchants who shaped economies centuries ago – their legacy forever preserved through art.
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