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Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729, 1729. Creator: Cornelis Troost
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Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729, 1729. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729, 1729
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This stunning oil on canvas painting, created by the renowned Dutch artist Cornelis Troost in 1729, depicts the Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam. The Aalmoezeniersweeshuis was a charitable institution that provided shelter, education, and care for orphaned and abandoned children in the city. The painting captures a group of eleven regents, dressed in the finest Rococo fashion of the time, seated and standing around a grand table adorned with intricately carved legs and ornate steps. The regents, all men of high status and influence, are depicted in various poses, some seated on the steps, others standing behind the table, all wearing richly colored and textured clothing, with some donning hats and others bareheaded. The warm, inviting light casts a soft glow on the scene, highlighting the intricate details of the furniture and the textures of the clothing. The painting is a testament to the importance of charitable institutions in Dutch society during the Rococo era and the role of the wealthy and influential in supporting and governing them. The painting is now a cherished part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam, a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the Netherlands in the 18th century.
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