Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol (born about 1599, died 1671 or later)

Description

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol sits with a large pale sheet and a feather quill, turning his face toward the viewer. The portrait associated with Rembrandt van Rijn sets these luminous details against dark clothing and a warm, subdued background.

The sheet creates a broad diagonal across the composition, linking the sitter’s hands with the quiet concentration of his expression. The contrast of white paper, crisp collar and black costume gives Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol a direct and memorable presence.

Learn about the printing process in our guide to giclée prints. Explore the Rembrandt print collection, or view Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse.