Brazilian Village — Frans Jansz Post

Frans Jansz Post. Painted 1675 - 1680.

The province of Pernambuco, conquered by the Dutch, was home to a diverse population. Post distinguishes the various groups through the depiction of their distinct costumes. In the foreground, for instance, we see indigenous inhabitants dressed in white attire. Walking towards the veranda is a couple wearing European clothing, and a veiled woman and an African man carrying a basket on his head stand at the fence.

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

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 26.5 × 20.5 cm · Gift of J.P. van der Kellen Dzn.

Print: 27.1 × 21 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/200107883. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.