Rijksmuseum

Portrait of Lucas de Clercq

Date

c. 1635

Medium

canvas, oil paint (paint)

Institution

Rijksmuseum

Lucas de Clercq and Feyntje van Steenkiste were Mennonites, a movement within Protestantism known for its sober character. This explains why they had their likenesses painted in such a plain manner. De Clercq’s pose, however, is anything but modest. With his arm akimbo, he exudes self-assurance. This quality is further emphasized by his right arm, which is not in a sling, but stylishly swathed in costly fabric.

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