Jan de Baen, Johanna le Gillon
Rijksmuseum, AmsterdamView original →
Jan de Baen

Johanna le Gillon

1670

Current Collection

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Medium
canvas
Dimensions
156.5 × 121.5 cm
Status
In Museum Collection
Collect24 Art ID
C24-105362

Johanna le Gillon had herself portrayed holding a lute, her favourite instrument, showcasing her exceptional musical talent. The famous composer Constantijn Huygens sent her all manner of musical pieces for the lute. The portrait is still in its original gilt limewood frame, lavishly adorned with putti (cherubs) collecting roses, lush golden vines, and garlands. The fitting motto in the cartouche at the bottom reads: ‘A contented heart leads to great talent’.

Registry history

  • 1670 — Recorded in the collection of Rijksmuseum

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