Portrait of Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck and Catharina Nahuys with their children — Pierre Prud'hon

Pierre Prud'hon. Painted 1801 - 1802.

For nearly seven years, Rutger Schimmelpenninck promoted the interests of the Batavian Republic in Paris and London. As a patriot, he championed democracy. He and his wife Catharina Nahuys formed a successful ambassadorial duo. The portrait demonstrates their closeness and their love for nature and their children, Catharina and Gerrit. Initially, Catharina leaned on her husband’s shoulder with both arms in a more intimate pose, which the artist adjusted while painting.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Age of enlightment in the Netherlands / Stadtholder Willem V and the revolution, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 200 × 263.5 cm · Gift of Mr and Mrs Drucker-Fraser, Montreux

Print: 90.3 × 119 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/200109724. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.