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Artwork Description

This portrait of a woman by Pieter Dubordieu and its pendant of a man (SK-A-2182; also fig. a) entered the Rijksmuseum through the 1905 bequest of Maria Elisabeth van den Brink.5 According to the handwritten labels on the backs of both works, which were probably added in the eighteenth century, the sitters are Anna Broers (1584-1642) and Frank van der Does (1569-?).6 The museum dismissed these identifications almost immediately because the couple would have been considerably older in 1638, the year these paintings were made.7 The dates, poses and placement of the figures show that both fairly uncomplicated portraits were definitely made as a pair. The present likeness is of a slightly higher standard as regards the rendering of the clothing and the depiction of the face. The woman is wearing a shallow but very wide ruff, which was the fashion of the day. The man’s collar and cuff are sober. The light passages in them and his face are broadly brushed, while the treatment of the corresponding parts here is much more subtle. Although dendrochronology has determined that the panels come from two different trees, both pictures have the same year of execution, which removes any shred of doubt that they were conceived as pendants.8 Wuestman suggested that the sitters might be Helena le Maire (1602 ?-after 1657) and Paulus de Hooghe, or Hooge (1611-1674), for there are two wills from the first quarter of the eighteenth century that mention ‘two portraits of the same uncle Paulus de Hooge and his wife’ that were bequeathed in 1713 by Susanna van Cracouw, or Crackouw (1651-1720), to her late husband’s second cousin Johannes Bakhuizen, from whom the Rijksmuseum’s legator was directly descended.9 This identification seems plausible, partly because the couple married in Amsterdam one year before these companion pieces were completed. Dubordieu was still living in Amsterdam in 1637, so he probably then received the commission. An added argument that the portraits mentioned in the wills really are these pendants is that there are no other known likenesses of Helena le Maire.10 Paulus de Hooghe – a button-maker by trade – would have to be 26 or 27 in Dubordieu’s painting, but looks older, possibly because his face has been quite heavily retouched by the artist. The Rijksmuseum’s collection includes another portrait by Dubordieu, which he painted a year earlier.11 All three are clear evidence of the variable quality of his work. Richard Harmanni, 2022 See Key to abbreviations, Rijksmuseum painting catalogues and Acknowledgements

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Artist Biography

life and artistic journey

pieter du bordieu, a french painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating portraits, executed in the manner of michiel jansz mierevelt. born in 1609 in indre-et-loire, france, and passing away in 1678 in amsterdam, du bordieu's life was a testament to his artistic prowess.

artistic influences and training

du bordieu's early training is not well-documented, but it is known that he spent time in leiden, where he studied in 1628. this period significantly influenced his style, which closely resembles that of michiel jansz mierevelt. by 1636, du bordieu was briefly in amsterdam, only to return to leiden by 1638. his membership in the leiden guild of st. luke from 1648 to 1676 underscores his commitment to his craft.

notable works and style

du bordieu's portraits, though not as richly detailed as those of mierevelt, are characterized by their captivating subjects. two notable works include:

portrait of a woman, possibly helena le maire (1602–after 1657), executed in 1638, showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.
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legacy and impact

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pieter du bordieu

1609 - 1678 , France

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Baroque
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Carracci
- Baroque art
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Rubens
- Van Dyck
- Strozzi
Date Of Birth: 1609
Date Of Death: 1664
Full Name: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- Noah’s Ark
- Old Testament scenes
Place Of Birth: Genoa, Italy

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