Johanna le Gillon

Jan de Baen, 1670

Johanna le Gillon had herself portrayed holding a lute, her favourite instrument, showcasing her exceptional musical talent. The famous composer Constantijn Huygens sent her all manner of musical pieces for the lute. The portrait is still in its original gilt limewood frame, lavishly adorned with putti (cherubs) collecting roses, lush golden vines, and garlands. The fitting motto in the cartouche at the bottom reads: ‘A contented heart leads to great talent’.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-964
Dimensionsheight 156.5 cm x width 121.5 cm
Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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Identification

Title(s)
- Johanna le Gillon
- Johanna le Gillon (1635-1706). Wife of Hieronymus van Beverningk (former title)
- Portrait of Johanna le Gillon (1635-1706)
Object type
Object number
SK-A-964
Description
Johanna le Gillon (1635-1706) liet zich portretteren met de luit, haar favoriete instrument. Ze was een zeer getalenteerd musicus. De beroemde componist Constantijn Huygens stuurde haar allerlei muziekstukken. Het portret is voorzien van de nog originele, vergulde lijst van lindehout, versierd met putti (kinderfiguurtjes) die rozen verzamelen en weelderige gouden ranken en kransen. Onderaan staat het toepasselijke motto: ‘Een tevreden hart laat talent bloeien’. Pendant van portret van haar echtgenoot Hieronymus van Beverningk (1614-1690, SK-A-963).
Inscriptions / marks
signature: ‘J. de Baen f.’

Creation

Creation
painter: Jan de Baen
Dating
1670
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Material and technique

Physical description
oil on canvas
Dimensions
height 156.5 cm x width 121.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1880
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

Documentatiemap Schilderijen SK-A-963: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

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