Cornelis Nuyts 1574-1661 Amsterdam merchant Portrait

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Cornelis Nuyts 1574-1661 Amsterdam merchant Portrait

Cornelis Nuyts (1574-1661). Amsterdam merchant, Portrait of Cornelis Nuyts (1574-1661), merchant in Amsterdam. Full-length, sitting in a chair near a table with an open book and hourglass. In the right hand a sheet of paper with inscription. Above right is the family crest, Cornelis Nuyts, Jurgen Ovens, 1658, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 161 cm × w 128.9 cm × t 5.2 cm d 8.1 cm w 32 kg

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Media ID 19552981

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1658 Chair Family Crest Hourglass Inscription Jürgen Ovens Merchant Open Book Right Hand Sitting Table Oil Paint

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This portrait print showcases Cornelis Nuyts, a prominent Amsterdam merchant from 1574 to 1661. The painting depicts him in full-length, seated gracefully on a chair near an elegant table adorned with an open book and an hourglass. In his right hand, he holds a sheet of paper bearing an inscription, perhaps representing his astute business dealings or intellectual pursuits. Above him proudly hangs the family crest, symbolizing the legacy and heritage that Cornelis Nuyts carries with pride. Painted by Jurgen Ovens in 1658 using oil paint on canvas, this masterpiece measures approximately 161 cm in height and 128.9 cm in width with a depth of 5.2 cm and weighs around 32 kg. The artist skillfully captures the essence of Cornelis Nuyts as a distinguished figure within Amsterdam's bustling merchant community during the Dutch Golden Age. His posture exudes confidence and wisdom while his surroundings hint at both his scholarly interests and time-conscious nature represented by the open book and hourglass respectively. This remarkable portrait serves as a testament to the enduring impact made by individuals like Cornelis Nuyts who played pivotal roles in shaping Amsterdam's prosperous commercial landscape centuries ago. It stands as not only a tribute to one man but also as a window into an era defined by trade, intellectuality, and artistic excellence.

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