Portrait of Abraham Patras, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company — Theodorus Justinus Rheen

Theodorus Justinus Rheen. Painted 1737 - 1745.

The highest-ranking Dutch East India Company (VOC) official in Asia was the governor-general. He presided in the Castle of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), a fort built by the Dutch. The assembly hall in the Castle of Batavia was the centre of Dutch power in Asia. The walls were hung with portraits of all of the governors-general. Most of the 18th-century examples shown here were painted in Asia, often by anony¬mous artists.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, The Netherlands overseas.

oil paint (paint), copper (metal) · Original size: 84.5 × 102 cm

Print: 84.5 × 102 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/200109985. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.