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Portrait of Elisabeth van Oosten (1660-1714), as a Child
attributed to Ploy, Willem Jansz., 1663
W.J. Ploy (attributed), 1663. Elisabeth van Oosten (1660 - 1714), half-sister of Johannes van Rees, as a child. Oil on canvas. This portrait is traditionally assumed to show a member of the Van Riebeeck family. Jan van Riebeeck (1619 - 1677) arrived at Cape of Good Hope in 1652 and established a supply base for VOC ships sailing to Batavia (Jakarta). The actual identity of the subject is not certain.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-807
- Dimensionsdepth 7.5 cm, height 118 cm x width 83 cm
- Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek