Johannes Wtenbogaert — History & Facts
The Amsterdam merchant Abraham Anthonisz Recht was a convinced Remonstrant and great admirer of Wtenbogaert. He commissioned this portrait from Rembrandt in 1633 and hung it in his home. Wtenbogaert looks at you with a penetrating gaze, he is clearly a man of moral authority.
And, a man of the Word, as the open book suggests. But exactly which book it is, remains unknown.
More Artworks by Rembrandt van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Crucifixion
Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt and Saskia in the Scene of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
Self-Portrait in a heavy Fur Cap: Bust
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Seated Old Woman with Clasped Hands
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Young Woman
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of the Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portraits of Jean Pellicorne and his Son Casper
Rembrandt van Rijn
