Jan Portielje (1829-1908): Double portrait of Baron Goethals de Mude de Merendreef and Baroness de Schietere de Loppem, oil on canvas, dated (18)56

Work: ca. 151 x 111 cm (each)

Frame: ca. 182 x 142 cm (each)

Ref.:

- I. Bruynooghe, 'Het oeuvre van/The works of Portielje Jan - Gerard - Edward', Roeselare, 2001, pp. 32-34 (with the images of both paintings, the painting of Baroness de Schietere de Loppem also visible on the cover): 'These two paintings show Jan Portielje at his best. ... These portraits are exceptional for various reasons. ... the degree of finish is very high as special attention has been paid to each and every detail.'