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Portrait of Simon Abbes Gabbema, Historian of Friesland in Leeuwarden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
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Portrait of Simon Abbes Gabbema, Historian of Friesland in Leeuwarden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Simon Abbes Gabbema, Historian of Friesland in Leeuwarden, 1700-1732
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Arnoud Van Halen Dutch Golden Age Frame Gilded Gilding Gilt Halen Arnoud Van Historian Oil Paint Paint Panpoeticon Batavum Van Halen Arnoud Golden Age
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This stunning portrait, created by Arnoud van Halen in the late 17th or early 18th century, captures the intellectual and historic significance of Simon Abbes Gabbema, a renowned historian from Friesland in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Gabbema's distinguished appearance is accentuated by his elegant attire, featuring a richly textured, gilt-framed coat and a crisp white shirt with a ruff collar. The artist masterfully employs a warm color palette, with hues of gold and brown, to highlight the subject's noble status and the passage of time. Arnoud van Halen, a Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age, expertly captures the essence of the period through his intricate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail. The painting, titled "Portrait of Simon Abbes Gabbema, Historian of Friesland in Leeuwarden, 1700-1732," is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Low Countries during the 17th and 18th centuries. Gabbema's expression conveys a sense of wisdom and introspection, further emphasizing his role as a respected historian and author. The painting, which is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a valuable addition to the museum's extensive archive of Dutch art and history. The painting's title, "Panpoeticon Batavum," suggests that it may have been part of a larger series of portraits, possibly depicting other notable figures of the time. Regardless, this portrait stands alone as a testament to the enduring legacy of Arnoud van Halen and the historical significance of Simon Abbes Gabbema.
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