Portrait of Reinoud III of Brederode

Jan van Scorel (1495–1562), Utrecht, c. 1545, oil on panel

Reinoud III of Brederode is portrayed here as a high official – with the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, wearing expensive clothes and holding a richly decorated dagger in his hand. The nobleman was one of the chief supporters of Emperor Charles V, serving him in all kinds of important administrative roles.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-1619
  • Dimensionsheight 78.6 cm x width 67 cm x height 77.2 cm x width 67 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel