Portrait of a Burgomaster, c. 1665–70
Attributed to Bartholomeus van der Helstexpand_more
Oil on canvasexpand_more
Bequest of John R. Van Derlip in memory of Ethel Morrison Van Derlipexpand_more 35.7.106
On View in Gallery 311expand_more
He wears his wealth on his sleeves. The lace on his vest front and cuffs, handmade from precious threads of gold and silver, are the most expensive element of his lavish ensemble. Such finery fuelled controversy in Holland, where Protestant preachers lauded frugality, because it used scarce resources for the sake of vanity. This man, who may have been a city leader (burgomaster), made some concession to modesty with his black suit. But he clearly had a flair for fashion.
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- Portrait of a Burgomaster
- Artist Life
- 1613–1670
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- 35.7.106
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