Andries Bicker (1586-1652). Trader with Russia and Burgomaster of Amsterdam — Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst. Painted 1642.

Andries Bicker, a merchant in Russia and dealer in spices, wielded enormous administrative power. He was elected mayor of Amsterdam ten times, represented the city in the States-General, and served as ambassador to the Scandinavian nations, Poland and the Duchy of Brandenburg. When he sat to the celebrated Amsterdam portraitist Van der Helst, the Bickers were the most powerful family in the city.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Citizens in power.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 70.5 × 93.5 cm

Print: 70.5 × 93.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109368. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.