{"product_id":"cornelis-backer-1633-81-raad-schepen-en-kolonel-der-burgerij-te-amsterdam-caspar-netscher","title":"Cornelis Backer (1633-81), Raad, Schepen en Kolonel der Burgerij te Amsterdam - Caspar Netscher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait by Caspar Netscher of Cornelis Backer, a prominent 17th-century Amsterdam civic leader and colonel. The painting captures Backer's status and authority through detailed rendering and symbolic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Caspar Netscher depicts Cornelis Backer (1633-1681), a prominent figure in 17th-century Amsterdam. Backer held several important civic positions, including Raad (Councillor), Schepen (Alderman), and Colonel of the Civic Guard. Netscher, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was known for his refined portraiture and genre scenes, often characterised by meticulous detail and a sense of elegance. His style reflects the influence of both Dutch and French artistic traditions. The painting presents Backer in a formal pose, seated and holding a sword, symbolising his military role. He is dressed in a black robe with a lace collar, indicative of his status and wealth. The background features a draped curtain and a glimpse of a cloudy sky, adding depth to the composition. Netscher's skill is evident in the rendering of Backer's face, capturing his likeness and conveying a sense of authority. The overall effect is one of dignified representation, typical of portraits commissioned by the Dutch elite during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caspar Netscher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709813760335,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709830570319,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709830603087,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709830635855,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709830668623,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cornelis-Backer-1633-81-Raad-Schepen-en-Kolonel-der-Burgerij-te-Amsterdam_Poster_CompositorV1_1778895008723.jpg?v=1778896952","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/cornelis-backer-1633-81-raad-schepen-en-kolonel-der-burgerij-te-amsterdam-caspar-netscher","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}