Portrait of Michiel Comans (1614-1687), calligrapher, etcher, painter and schoolmaster, with his third wife Elisabeth van der Mersche — Michiel van Musscher

Michiel van Musscher. Painted 1669.

Michiel van Musscher (1645 - 1705). Michiel Comans and his third wife Elisabeth van der Mersche, 1669.The identity of the sitters can be read in the glass of the window. The artist has paused for a moment to point out to the audience his motto: 'Know Thyself and beware of Miserliness.' His wife looks on. The studio is rendered in considerable detail: on the easel we see a Holy Family and on a nearby table the artist's painting equipment; there are books and prints lying on the floor. Comans was not only a painter, but also a calligrapher, etcher and schoolmaster. Purchased in 1967, thanks to a gift from G. Henle (Duisburg)

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 63 × 71 cm · Gift of G. Henle, Duisburg

Print: 63 × 71 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/20025783. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.