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Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
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Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: An orphan boy before (seated) C. van Westerhoff and Jan Lepeltak. (standing) Theodoor Rogge, L. de Bas, J. van Vliet, C. Commelin II and W. Swarth, (behind table) Ph. Schrijver, A. van Bogaerde with (accountant) d J. Capiteyn); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22562438
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Admission Alms Amsterdam Board Breeches Buckled Buckles Burghers Carpet Charitable Charity Citizen Citizens Clerk Distribution Documents Foundling Gentlemen Governors Group Portrait Institution Official Orphans Powdered Wig Rich Rococo Steps Trustees Waistcoat Wealthy Dias Regulators
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Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729
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. This oil on canvas print by Cornelis Troost takes us back to the year 1729, offering a glimpse into the world of the Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam. The painting showcases a group portrait of esteemed individuals who were responsible for governing and managing this charitable institution. Intricately detailed and richly colored, the composition centers around an orphan boy seated before two prominent figures, C. van Westerhoff and Jan Lepeltak. Standing behind them are Theodoor Rogge, L. de Bas, J. van Vliet, C. Commelin II, W. Swarth; while Ph. Schrijver and A. van Bogaerde can be seen behind a table with accountant d J. Capiteyn. The subjects' attire reflects their status as wealthy citizens of Amsterdam during the Rococo period – powdered wigs adorn their heads while buckled breeches and waistcoats complete their elegant ensembles. This group portrait captures not only their physical appearance but also hints at their roles within this philanthropic organization through subtle details such as documents held by some members or carpeted steps leading up to a dias. Through Troost's masterful brushstrokes and attention to detail, we are transported into this historical moment where these gentlemen gather together for an important meeting concerning alms distribution and orphan
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