Portrait of Catharina van Braam Houckgeest

anoniem, c. 1790

When Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest looked in this mirror in Canton, he was briefly reunited with his wife, Catharina, who had stayed behind in the Netherlands. The two women at the lower left mourn a Dutch ship setting sail, while the anchor at the right symbolizes hope. The inscription translates as: ‘Our good wishes accompany he who departs.’

  • Artwork typemirror, reverse painting on glass
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2003-7
  • Dimensionsheight 50.0 cm x width 39.5 cm x depth 4.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf achter glas