Portrait of John Calvin

The painting likely depicts a historical figure resembling John Calvin, standing in an interior setting. He holds a book, wearing a black robe with a brown fur collar. Behind him, a window reveals a quaint townscape. Books and a paper, possibly a seal, are visible, suggesting a scholarly environment.

The painting likely depicts a historical figure resembling John Calvin, standing in an interior setting. He holds a book, wearing a black robe with a brown fur collar. Behind him, a window reveals a quaint townscape. Books and a paper, possibly a seal, are visible, suggesting a scholarly environment.

Name/Title

Portrait of John Calvin

Entry/Object ID

1963.1.1

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Alumni Artist, Calvin Faculty Artist, On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Historical People, Interior Space, Objects
People, Building, Architecture

Made/Created

Artist

Norm Matheis

Date made

1963

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

39-1/8 in

Width

27-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

44-1/4 in

Width

32-1/4 in