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Portrait of Frederick Rihel on Horseback

Rembrandt, c. 1663

© National Gallery, London

Frederick Rihel (1621 - 1681) came from Strasbourg and was a successful Merchant in Amsterdam. As an official of the civic guard he took part in the procession which welcomed the Prince of Orange into Amsterdam in 1660. Frederick Rihel is wearing an ornate dress and there are glimpses of the procession winding along behind him.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Frederick Rihel on Horseback, c. 1663

Date supported

1960

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

214 x 192 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

160000

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