Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, Samuel van Hoogstraten, 1670 - 1678
Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten (1627 – 1678)
Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627-1678): Dutch Golden Age painter influenced by Rembrandt, known for tromp-l'oeil, perspective boxes & his art treatise.
Portrait of Matthew van den Brucke, Council of India, adorned with the golden chain and medal (medal) given to him by the VOC in 1670. In 1677 mayor of Dordrecht. Standing, halfway in front of a balustrade. In the right hand a cane, the left hand in the side. In the background a seascape with sailing ships.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, Samuel van Hoogstraten, 1670 - 1678
- Artist: Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten
- Year: 1678
- Original dimensions: 142.0 x 111.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: seascape background , golden chain symbolism , dutch maritime art


