Van der Helst's talents as a portrait painter were in great demand. He demonstrates his skill in this double portrait through the realistic depiction of the faces and fabrics. This nuptial portrait was commissioned by the Amsterdam based cloth merchant Abraham del Court. He wears a black satin suit and his wife Maria wears a silvery white French satin dress.
Specifications
| Title | Abraham del Court and His Wife Maria de Kaersgieter |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 146,5 cm Height 172 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Bartholomeus van der Helst
|
| Accession number | 1296 (OK) |
| Credits | Purchased 1866 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1866 |
| Creation date | in 1654 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) Lievelingen (2024) |
| External exhibitions |
Reflecting Class in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer (2016) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
