{"product_id":"jan-van-der-veen-1600-1659-apothecary-and-poet-of-deventer-arnoud-van-halen","title":"Jan van der Veen (1600-1659), Apothecary and Poet of Deventer - Arnoud van Halen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait of the Deventer apothecary and poet Jan van der Veen, painted by the Dutch artist Arnoud van Halen on copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Arnoud van Halen depicts Jan van der Veen, a notable apothecary and poet active in Deventer during the seventeenth century. Van Halen, a Dutch painter known for his portraiture and his collection of artist biographies, captures the subject with the restrained dignity characteristic of the period. The sitter is presented in a bust-length format, wearing the plain, dark attire and white collar typical of a seventeenth-century Dutch professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is executed on copper, a support that allows for a smooth surface and fine detail. This choice of medium contributes to the clarity of the facial features, from the subtle modelling of the cheeks to the precise rendering of the moustache and goatee. The light source is directed from the left, creating a soft contrast that defines the sitter's form against a neutral, dark background. The portrait is housed within an ornate, gilded frame featuring a laurel wreath motif, which adds a decorative element to the otherwise sober composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan van der Veen was a figure of some local importance, balancing his scientific work as an apothecary with his literary pursuits. Van Halen's depiction avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the individual's character. The work reflects the conventions of Dutch portraiture, where the emphasis remains on the sitter's social standing and personal identity. Through careful observation, the artist provides a glimpse into the life of a provincial intellectual of the Dutch Republic. The preservation of the original frame further enhances the historical context of the piece, offering a complete view of how such portraits were displayed in domestic or professional settings during the early eighteenth century.\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\/portret-van-de-dichter-jan-soet-harmen-de-mayer\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van de dichter Jan Soet by Harmen de Mayer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eleazer-swalm-jonas-suyderhoef\" 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;\"\u003eEleazer Swalm by Jonas Suyderhoef\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arnoud-van-halen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArnoud van Halen artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arnoud van Halen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462972965199,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463004651855,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463004684623,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463004717391,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463004750159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463004782927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463004815695,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463004848463,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463004881231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463004913999,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463004946767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463004979535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jan-van-der-Veen-1600-1659-Apothecary-and-Poet-of-Deventer_Poster_CompositorV1_1792128781614.jpg?v=1794365727","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/jan-van-der-veen-1600-1659-apothecary-and-poet-of-deventer-arnoud-van-halen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}