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An Amsterdam Burgomaster (?)
attributed to Bartholomeus Eggers, 1667
Marble portraits were scarce in the Dutch Republic. At first, they were the privilege of the nobility, but after 1650 the powerful Amsterdam burgomasters (mayors) and their relatives also had themselves portrayed in such an aristocratic fashion. The identity of the sitter in this medallion portrait is unfortunately unknown, but from his elegant clothing he appears to belong to this same Amsterdam patrician class.
- Artwork typesculpture
- Object numberBK-1953-15
- Dimensionsheight 46 cm x width 41 cm, weight 13 kg
- Physical characteristicswhite Carrara marble