{"product_id":"portret-van-maerten-rey-nicolaes-eliasz-pickenoy","title":"Portret van Maerten Rey - Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1627 portrait by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy depicting the merchant Maerten Rey in the formal attire of the Dutch Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy depicts Maerten Rey, a merchant and member of the Amsterdam civic guard. Painted in 1627, the work captures the subject in a formal, yet relaxed pose, holding a glass of wine. The oval format is typical of the period, focusing the viewer's attention on the sitter's expression and attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaerten Rey is dressed in the sombre, high-status clothing characteristic of the Dutch merchant class during the seventeenth century. He wears a dark doublet with subtle decorative stitching and a large, starched ruff, which provides a stark contrast against the dark background. The artist employs a restrained palette, relying on variations of black, brown, and grey to define the form and texture of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighting is directed to illuminate the face and the hand holding the glass, creating a sense of volume and presence. Pickenoy, a contemporary of Rembrandt, was known for his ability to render the textures of clothing and the subtle nuances of human features. The glass itself is rendered with precision, showing the reflection of light on the surface of the vessel. This portrait provides a clear view into the social conventions and aesthetic preferences of the Dutch Golden Age, where the display of wealth was often tempered by a sense of modesty and restraint. The composition is balanced, with the subject turned slightly to the side, engaging the viewer with a direct, calm gaze. This piece remains a fine example of the portraiture that defined the era in Amsterdam, documenting the individuals who contributed to the city's commercial success.\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=\"\/es\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-possibly-nicolaes-hasselaer-frans-hals\" 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 a Man, possibly Nicolaes Hasselaer by Frans Hals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/portrait-of-marten-soolmans-rembrandt-van-rijn\" 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 Marten Soolmans by Rembrandt van Rijn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101553099087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101599629647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101599662415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59101599695183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59101599727951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59101599760719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59101599793487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59101599826255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59101599859023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59101599891791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59101599924559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59101599957327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791987235625.jpg?v=1791987238","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/portret-van-maerten-rey-nicolaes-eliasz-pickenoy","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}