Portrait of Lucas de Clercq

oil on canvas, c. 1635

Lucas de Clercq and Feyntje van Steenkiste were Mennonites, a movement within Protestantism known for its sober character. This explains why they had their likenesses painted in such a plain manner. De Clercq’s pose, however, is anything but modest. With his arm akimbo, he exudes self-assurance. This quality is further emphasized by his right arm, which is not in a sling, but stylishly swathed in costly fabric.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-C-556
Dimensionsheight 121.6 cm x width 91.5 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek

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Identification

Title(s)
- Lucas de Clercq (c 1603-1652), Haarlem Potash Dealer
- Portrait of Lucas de Clercq (c. 1593-1652)
- Portrait of Lucas de Clercq
Former title
Lucas de Clercq (c 1603-1652), Haarlem Potash Dealer
Object type
Object number
SK-C-556
Description
Lucas de Clercq and Feyntje van Steenkiste were Mennonites, a movement within Protestantism known for its sober character. This explains why they had their likenesses painted in such a plain manner. De Clercq’s pose, however, is anything but modest. With his arm akimbo, he exudes self-assurance. This quality is further emphasized by his right arm, which is not in a sling, but stylishly swathed in costly fabric.
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Creation

Creation
painter: Frans Hals
Dating
c. 1635
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Material and technique

Physcial description
olieverf op doek
Material
Dimensions
height 121.6 cm x width 91.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Credit line
On loan from the City of Amsterdam
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain
Provenance
Commissioned by or for the sitters; by descent to Pieter de Clercq (1849-1934) and his sister Maria de Clercq-van Eeghen (1844-1907); by whom donated to the City of Amsterdam, 1891; on loan from the City of Amsterdam to the museum since May 1891