Double potrait of Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1671) and Gerrit Mossopatam — Johan de la Rocquette

Johan de la Rocquette. Painted 1668.

Philippus Baldaeus was active as a minister for the VOC on Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1654 to 1665. Back in the Netherlands, he had this picture painted to commemorate his years of service overseas. The seated Baldaeus wears clothing he brought with him from Asia. He is probably joined here by Gerrit Mossopotam, who resided with Baldaeus in the Netherlands and may have assisted him in translating Christian texts.

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

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 176 × 141 cm

Print: 119 × 95.3 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/2002910. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.