(Amsterdam 1724–1785 Rotterdam)

Portraits of the artists Justus Sustermans (1597–1681) and Pieter Soutman (1580–1657).

Oil on copper

Portrait of Sustermans inscribed verso: Justus Zustermans / geb: 1597 / Ster: 1681 / uyt het Museum Florentinum / N. 117.
Portrait of Soutman inscribed centre left: Visser. del. and inscribed verso: Geboren circa 1580 (...)er Zoutn / N. 155.

9.8 × 7.9 cm each (visible dimensions).

Provenance:
- Probably auction of the estate of Jan Stolker, Rotterdam, 27.3.1786 (No. 107 and 119).
- European private collection.

Our thanks to Dr. Bert Schepers for confirming the authenticity of this work on the basis of a photograph.

Condition:
Oil on copper. Painting surface very well-preserved. Minimal colour abrasions along the edges. Minimal dotted colour losses in places.
Under UV: Dotted retouching on the figures and in the background.
Overall condition good.