Portrait of Jan Valckenburgh

portrait

Jan Valckenburgh (1623-1667) was the Director-General of the West India Company. He is depicted three-quarter in armour, standing next to a table at a window with a black slave, who holds a gold medal. In the background the castle of Elmina can be seen.

Loading map…

About the Artist

Daniel Vertangen

1600 – 1683

Dutch painter. Although it is not documented, he was probably the pupil of Cornelis van Poelenburgh. He lived in Amsterdam and is known for landscapes and historical allegories. He painted Arcadian landscapes, decorated with mythological figures.

View all works →