Background from Rijk Studio BK-1971-115-A Portrait of Pieter Spiering, François Dieussart, c. 1645 - c. 1650
marble (rock), h 89.0cm × w 65.0cm × d 32.0cm
The Flemish sculptor Dieussart was a very popular portraitist at princely courts throughout northern Europe. In The Hague, he worked for Stadtholder Frederick Henry, but he also portrayed wealthy citizens, such as the Delft tapestry-weaver Pieter Spiering and his wife, Johanna Doré.
