Group Portrait of Three Brothers, named Hendrick, Johannes and Simon — Thomas de Keyser

Thomas de Keyser. Painted c. 1627 - c. 1632.

Catholics in the Dutch Republic were only allowed to practise their faith secretly and formed a minority. The three brothers portrayed here were Catholic. The cross around the neck of the youngest child, Simon, references the Catholic faith. That he is depicted nude was probably to inspire the beholder to imitate Christ in his sobriety and simplicity. He would die shortly after the painting was completed.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Power struggle in the young Republic, 17th Century, Main building.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 88.4 × 121.5 cm

Print: 86.6 × 119 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/200109422. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.