Jacobus Govaerts (b. 1635/36). Appointed Master of Ceremonies and Clerk of the Chapter of Antwerp in 1661.

anonymous, 1665

Attributed to Philippe de Champaigne (1631 - 1674). Jacobus Govaerts, master of ceremonies and clerk of the chapter of Antwerp, 1665. On loan from the Mauritshuis, The Hague.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-1183
  • Dimensionsheight 135 cm x width 108 cm, depth 8.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Jacobus Govaerts (b. 1635/36). Appointed Master of Ceremonies and Clerk of the Chapter of Antwerp in 1661.

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-C-1183

  • Description

    Portret van Jacobus Govaerts. In 1661 benoemd tot ceremoniemeester en notator van het Kapittel te Antwerpen. Staande met in de rechterhand een priesterstaf met een Madonna-beeldje, in de linkerhand een handschoen en bonnet.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • inscription: ‘M: Episcop:’
    • inscription and date: ‘Aet Suae: 29: Aº: 1665’

Creation

  • Creation

    • painter: anonymous, Antwerp
    • painter: Philippe de Champaigne [rejected attribution]

  • Dating

    1665

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    • height 135 cm x width 108 cm
    • depth 8.5 cm

This work is about

  • Person

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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