Portrait of Lucas de Clercq

Frans Hals, 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
  • Dimensionssupport: height 121.6 cm x width 91.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Portrait of Lucas de Clercq
    • Portrait of Lucas de Clercq (c. 1593-1652)
    • Lucas de Clercq (c 1603-1652), Haarlem Potash Dealer (former title)

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  • Object number

    SK-C-556

  • Description

    Portret van Lucas de Clercq, handelaar in potas te Haarlem. Kniestuk, staand naar rechts, de rechterarm in de zij. Pendant van SK-C-557.

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Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Frans Hals

  • Dating

    c. 1635

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    support: 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

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    **For both the present painting (SK-C-556) and its pendant (SK-C-557)**

    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

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