Portrait of Joseph Deutz — Michael Sweerts

Michael Sweerts. Painted c. 1648 - c. 1649.

This is an unusual portrait: a young man direct engaging the viewer, as though he is about to speak. Sweerts portrayed Joseph Deutz in Rome, while he was sojourning there with his brothers. Deutz (1624–1684) was a member of one of the wealthiest families in Amsterdam. His art collection also included Sweerts’ paintings of the ‘Seven Works of Mercy’, four of which are presented in this gallery.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Dutch painters in Italy, Main building.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 74.5 × 99.5 cm

Print: 74.5 × 99.5 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/200108005. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.