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Willem van Outhoorn (1691-1704), 1691-1710. Creator: Anon
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Willem van Outhoorn (1691-1704), 1691-1710. Creator: Anon
Willem van Outhoorn (1691-1704), 1691-1710. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
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1710s Class Dutch East India Company Dutch East Indies Fine Art Governor Governor General Historical Person Social Class United East India Company Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie
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This portrait depicts Willem van Outhoorn (1691-1704), who served as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1696 to 1704. The painting, created in the 1710s, is an anonymous work from the 18th century and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Willem van Outhoorn is shown dressed in the fine apparel of the time, with a richly textured, red velvet coat adorned with gold braid and white lace, and a crisp white shirt with a high collar. His direct gaze and confident posture convey a sense of authority and leadership. The painting's muted color palette, with its earthy browns and deep blues, adds to the somber and formal atmosphere. The Dutch East India Company, also known as the United East India Company or the VOC, played a significant role in European trade and colonialism during the 17th and 18th centuries. Willem van Outhoorn's position as Governor-General placed him at the helm of this powerful organization, overseeing its operations in the Dutch East Indies, which included present-day Indonesia. The painting's low perspective and the way Willem van Outhoorn looks directly at the viewer create an intimate and engaging connection, inviting us to consider the complex history and social dynamics of the time. The painting is an important historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the lives of the powerful figures who shaped the Dutch East Indies during the early modern period.
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