{"product_id":"the-regents-of-the-aalmoezeniersweeshuis-in-amsterdam-cornelis-troost","title":"The Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis in Amsterdam - Cornelis Troost","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal group portrait of the regents of the Amsterdam Aalmoezeniersweeshuis, painted by Cornelis Troost in 1729.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis Troost, a prominent figure in eighteenth-century Dutch art, produced this group portrait in 1729. The painting depicts the regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis, an orphanage in Amsterdam, gathered around a table. Such works were common in the Netherlands, where charitable institutions commissioned artists to document their governing boards. Troost captures the formal atmosphere of the meeting, with the regents dressed in the fashion of the period, complete with powdered wigs and formal coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured within an architectural frame, suggesting a stage-like setting. This theatrical quality is a hallmark of Troost, who often incorporated elements of drama and narrative into his portraits. The figures are arranged in a horizontal line, with a young boy in the foreground holding a document, providing a sense of scale and movement. The lighting is focused on the central group, drawing the eye to the table covered with a patterned cloth. The background features classical architectural details, which add a sense of order and gravity to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTroost was known for his ability to balance formal portraiture with a sense of character. Each regent is rendered with individualised features, reflecting their status and role within the institution. The palette is dominated by muted earth tones, typical of the period, which allows the textures of the clothing and the wooden furniture to emerge. This work provides a glimpse into the administrative life of Amsterdam during the early eighteenth century, documenting the men responsible for the welfare of the city's orphans. The painting remains a significant example of the Dutch tradition of regents' portraits, combining technical precision with a clear sense of social hierarchy.\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\/zes-regenten-en-de-bode-van-het-nieuwezijds-huiszittenhuis-te-amsterdam-ferdinand-bol\" 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;\"\u003eZes regenten en de bode van het Nieuwezijds Huiszittenhuis te Amsterdam by Ferdinand Bol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-four-regents-the-secretary-and-the-house-father-of-the-lepers-house-in-amsterdam-jacobus-luberti-augustini\" 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;\"\u003eThe Four Regents, the Secretary and the House Father of the Lepers' House in Amsterdam by Jacobus Luberti Augustini\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cornelis-troost\" 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;\"\u003eCornelis Troost artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Troost","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475549487439,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475576455503,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475576488271,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475576521039,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475576553807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475576586575,"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":59475576619343,"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":59475576652111,"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":59475576684879,"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":59475576717647,"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":59475576750415,"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":59475576783183,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Regents-of-the-Aalmoezeniersweeshuis-in-Amsterdam_Poster_CompositorV1_1792403433427.jpg?v=1794450604","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-regents-of-the-aalmoezeniersweeshuis-in-amsterdam-cornelis-troost","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}