Portrait of a Senior Merchant of the Dutch East India Company in Batavia — Circle of Aelbert Cuyp

Circle of Aelbert Cuyp. Painted c. 1650 - c. 1655.

The figure standing on the left is a Dutch East India Company (VOC) merchant, probably Jakob Martensen, beside his wife. Behind them is an enslaved man holding a parasol, a pajong, over their heads. This was a status symbol in Javanese culture. Batavia Castle is visible in the background. To the right, the Company fleet rides at anchor, ready to return to the Netherlands. The merchant points to the ships with his stick, indicating his involvement.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 206.5 × 137.3 cm

Print: 119 × 79.1 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/2002916. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.