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Oost, Jacob van, the elder
Portrait of Jacob van Oost the Younger (1639–1713) in a Gorget and a Fur Hat Portrait of Jacob van Oost the Younger (1639–1713) in a Gorget and a Fur Hat
around 1655 around 1655

While the sitter in this painting has been identified as the son of the artist, his metal gorget and Eastern European fur-trimmed hat place him in the category of tronie pioneered by Rembrandt and Lievens. Artists sometimes used family members as models for their character studies, and Jacob the Younger’s adolescent face offers a fascinating opportunity to explore the human visage poised between child- and adulthood.

 
Artist Artiste
Oost, Jacob van, the elder
Artist Dates Naissance/décès de l'artiste
Bruges, Belgium around 1601–Bruges, Belgium 1671 Bruges, Belgium around 1601–Bruges, Belgium 1671
Title Titre
Portrait of Jacob van Oost the Younger (1639–1713) in a Gorget and a Fur Hat Portrait of Jacob van Oost the Younger (1639–1713) in a Gorget and a Fur Hat
Date Date
around 1655 around 1655
Category Collection
European Historical European Historical
Medium Technique d’expression
Oil on canvas Oil on canvas
Dimensions Dimensions
57.5 x 48.5 cm
Credit Line Mention de source
Gift of Alfred and Isabel Bader, 2013 Gift of Alfred and Isabel Bader, 2013
Accession Number Numéro d'acquisition
56-003.34

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