The famous Haarlem based painter and engraver Hendrick Goltzius has painted an informal portrait of his friend, the textile merchant Jan Govertsen van der Aer. The proud merchant is dressed in a black tunic with a simple open collar. On his lap is his valuable collection of shells.
Portrait of the Haarlem shell collector Jan Govertsen van der Aer
Hendrick Goltzius (in 1603)
Travelling
Specifications
| Title | Portrait of the Haarlem shell collector Jan Govertsen van der Aer |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is travelling |
| Dimensions |
Width 82,7 cm Height 107,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Hendrick Goltzius
|
| Accession number | 3450 (OK) |
| Credits | Loan P. & N. de Boer Foundation, 1960 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1960 |
| Creation date | in 1603 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| External exhibitions |
A Global Table (2017) Boijmans bij de Buren - Meesterlijk! (2019) Planet Ocean (2024) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Hendrick Goltzius
Brüggen 1558 - Haarlem 1617
Hendrik Goltzius was an engraver from Haarlem. In the beginning he mainly engraved works designed by other artists, but later also used his own designs....
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