Queborn van den Daniлl Lodewijk van Nassau Sun Van Queborn

The composition presents a young child in formal attire, positioned centrally against a backdrop of rich red drapery and a dark, paneled wall. The subject is depicted from the waist up, allowing for detailed rendering of their clothing and accessories. A palpable sense of solemnity pervades the scene, emphasized by the direct gaze of the child towards the viewer.
The child’s garments are rendered with meticulous attention to texture and detail. A voluminous white gown, seemingly constructed from layers of delicate fabric, dominates the visual field. The intricate lace trim at the neckline and hem suggests considerable wealth and status. Over this, a gold chain is draped across the chest, adorned with what appear to be pendant ornaments. The sleeves are puffed and gathered, indicative of fashionable styles of the period. Small stains, likely from fruit juice, mark the lower portion of the sleeves and hands, introducing an element of vulnerability and childhood innocence into the otherwise formal presentation.
In one hand, the child holds a small bird, its plumage vividly rendered in shades of red and black. The other hand grasps a sprig bearing several ripe cherries. These objects carry symbolic weight; birds often represent freedom or the soul, while cherries can signify fertility, abundance, or even mortality due to their short lifespan. Their presence within this portrait suggests a complex interplay of themes relating to life, innocence, and potential.
The backdrop is significant in its simplicity. The deep red drapery creates a dramatic contrast with the child’s pale attire, drawing attention to the central figure. The dark paneling behind contributes to a sense of formality and enclosure, reinforcing the impression that this is an official portrait intended to convey status and lineage.
The floor tiles, rendered in shades of red and brown, provide a grounding element to the composition while also echoing the color scheme established by the drapery. Their geometric pattern adds visual interest without distracting from the primary subject. The overall effect is one of carefully orchestrated symbolism and restrained emotion, characteristic of formal portraiture intended to commemorate an individual of importance.