Portrait of Arnoldus van Rijneveld by Louis Tocque (1696-1772) oil on canvas, c 1738. The painter Louis Tocque was accepted into the French Academie Royale in 1734. His work was highly sought after at that time. He was much admired for his ability to evoke an informal atmosphere, while nevertheless meticulously rendering his sister's sumptuous clothing and accessories. Arnoldus van Rijneveld's fashionable outfit, undoubtedly from Paris is made from embroidered with gold thread.


Portrait of Arnoldus van Rijneveld by Louis Tocque (1696-1772) oil on canvas, c 1738. The painter Louis Tocque was accepted into the French Academie Royale in 1734. His work was highly sought after at that time. He was much admired for his ability to evoke an informal atmosphere, while nevertheless meticulously rendering his sister's sumptuous clothing and accessories. Arnoldus van Rijneveld's fashionable outfit, undoubtedly from Paris is made from embroidered with gold thread.


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