Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam

Johan de la Rocquette, 1668

Philippus Baldaeus was active as a minister for the VOC on Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1654 to 1665. Back in the Netherlands, he had this picture painted to commemorate his years of service overseas. The seated Baldaeus wears clothing he brought with him from Asia. He is probably joined here by Gerrit Mossopotam, who resided with Baldaeus in the Netherlands and may have assisted him in translating Christian texts.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-1299
  • Dimensionsheight 141 cm x width 176 cm, thickness 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam
    • Philippus Baldaeus and his assistant Gerrit Mosopatam
    • Double potrait of Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1671) and Gerrit Mossopatam (former title)

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  • Object number

    SK-A-1299

  • Description

    Dubbelportret van de predikant Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1671) en zijn Singalese tolk-vertaler Gerrit Mossopatam in een landschap. Bij de voeten van Baldaeus drie honden.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘DeLarocquete Fcit 1668’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Johan de la Rocquette

  • Dating

    1668

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    • height 141 cm x width 176 cm
    • thickness 9 cm

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Documentation

  • Documentatiemap Schilderijen: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

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