"Portrait of Gaspar Fagel, Grand Pensionary of Holland after 1672

copy after Johannes Vollevens (I), 1672 - 1700

Gaspar Fagel, grandpensionary, by J. Vollevens I. Gaspar Fagel (1634-1688) held several important administrative posts in the Republic. In 1672 he succeeded Johan de Witt as grandpensionary of the province of Holland, a keyposition in the Republic's regime. Fagel was the right-hand man of Prince William III, who was appointed stadholder in 1672. Fagel is standing at a table on which are a number of boxes of seals. In the background is the assembly hall of the States of Holland.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-283
  • Dimensionsdepth 5 cm, height 67 cm x width 54 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek