Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family — Cornelis Troost

Cornelis Troost. Painted 1736.

This portrait invites us to enter the room and enjoy art and music with this gentleman. Typical of the 18th century is the lack of distance between sitter and viewer: the likeness is not intimidating. We stand face to face with a cheerful young man, member of a wealthy Mennonite family from Amsterdam. The visit has caught him unawares: on his shoulder are traces of powder spilled while he powdered his wig.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Citizens and regents, 18th Century.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 57 × 72 cm

Print: 57 × 72 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/200110481. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.