This double portrait was painted two years after Jan van Amstel’s death. The couple’s status is emphasised by their surroundings, their expensive clothes and the presence of an African boy who most likely came to the Netherlands via the slave trade. The ship in the background refers to Van Amstel’s role as a captain, as does the staff in his hand. Posthumous portraits were not uncommon in the 17th century, mostly commissioned by family members.
Portrait of Anna van Boxhoorn, her husband Jan van Amstel and an unknown boy
Specifications
| Title | Portrait of Anna van Boxhoorn, her husband Jan van Amstel and an unknown boy |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 181 cm Height 142 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Abraham van den Tempel
|
| Accession number | 1852 (OK) |
| Credits | Purchased 1865 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1865 |
| Creation date | in 1671 |
| Internal exhibitions |
De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| External exhibitions |
Vormen van verdraagzaamheid (2013) A Global Table (2017) Boijmans bij de Buren - REMIX ROTTERDAM, Boijmans X Wereldmuseum (2020) Lief en Leed (2018) |
| Research |
Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
