Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, called van der Graft, Wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn

Pieter Pietersz. (I), 1588

Pieter Pietersz (c. 1543-1603). Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael called van der Graft, wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steijn, 1588. Panel in the original oak frame, painted black and gold. Gift of M.C. van Houten, 1933.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3865
  • Dimensionsheight 107.5 cm x width 85 cm, depth 8 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, called van der Graft, Wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-3865

  • Description

    Portret van Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, genaamd van der Graft (1539-1616), echtgenote van Mattheus Steijn. Kniestuk, zittend in een armstoel, een boekje in de rechterhand. Linksboven het familiewapen. Pendant van SK-A-3864.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • coat of arms, upperleft: ‘Gedeeld: I: in goud twee rode dwarsbalken beladen met vijf zilveren ruiten (3-2) (Gael), II: in goud een lage keper vergezeld van drie eenden, alles zwart (Steyn)’
    • inscription and date: ‘Anº Dni 1588. AEta meae 49’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Pieter Pietersz. (I)

  • Dating

    1588

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 107.5 cm x width 85 cm
    • depth 8 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of M.C. van Houten, Doorn

  • Acquisition

    gift 1953

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    See the provenance for SK-A-3864.

  • Remarks

    Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.

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