Three Regentesses and the ‘House Mother’ of the Amsterdam Lepers’ Asylum — Werner van den Valckert
Werner van den Valckert. Painted 1624.
The regentesses were responsible for overseeing the domestic affairs of the Lepers’ Asylum. The woman at right is writing on a slate. At the base of the stairs in the background is the poor figure of Lazarus, begging for crumbs from the table of the selfish rich man. This biblical scene is rendered – in natural colours – as though it were part of the portrait.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Power struggle in the young Republic, Main building.
panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 189.5 × 132 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam
Print: 119 × 82.9 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/20015872. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.