Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687), Lord of Zuylichem. Secretary of the Stadtholder, Prince Frederik Hendrik, and Poet — Jan Lievens

Jan Lievens. Painted c. 1628 - c. 1629.

Constantijn Huygens was secretary to Stadtholder Frederick Henry and a notable connoisseur. In his autobiography, he described how this painting was executed. Lievens painted the portrait in two stages, first the clothing and the hands, and then the face. This explains why the scale is a bit off: the head is too small in relation to the body.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 17th Century, The young Rembrandt / The peace treaty of Münster 1648.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 84.5 × 100.2 cm · On loan from the Musée de la Chartreuse

Print: 84.5 × 100.2 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/200109434. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.