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Portrait of Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck and Catharina Nahuys with their Children
Pierre Prud'hon, 1801 - 1802
For nearly seven years, Rutger Schimmelpenninck promoted the interests of the Batavian Republic in Paris and London. As a patriot, he championed democracy. He and his wife Catharina Nahuys formed a successful ambassadorial duo. The portrait demonstrates their closeness and their love for nature and their children, Catharina and Gerrit. Initially, Catharina leaned on her husband’s shoulder with both arms in a more intimate pose, which the artist adjusted while painting.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-3097
- Dimensionsheight 263.5 cm x width 200 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas