Portrait of Arnoldus van Rijneveld — Louis Tocqué

Louis Tocqué. Painted c. 1738.

The painter Louis Tocqué was accepted into the French Académie Royale in 1734. His work was highly sought after at that time. He was much admired for his ability to evoke an informal atmosphere, while nevertheless meticulously rendering his sitter’s sumptuous clothing and accessories. Arnoldus van Rijneveld’s fashionable outfit, undoubtedly from Paris, is made of velvet embroidered with gold thread.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, European court art, 18th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 72 × 91.5 cm

Print: 72 × 91.5 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/200110478. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.