Allerorical Group Portrait, probably Showing Anthony de Bordes Sr. Leaving His Son Anthony in the Care of Minerva, Adriaen Backer, 1673 / 1679
Allerorical group portrait, probably showing anthony de bordes sr. (1615–1678) leaving his son anthony de bordes (1855–1722) in the care of the roman godess minerva. To the left a table is lain with musical instruments and books, while on the floor children's toys are lying. Playing time is over and time for study has begun. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1673 / 1679. Place of creation: Amsterdam. Dimensions: height: 140 cm (55.1 in) ; width: 157 cm (61.8 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Amsterdam Museum. Allegorisch groepsportret, waarschijnlijk voorstellend Anthony de Bordes Sr. die zijn zoon Anthony toevertrouwt aan Minerva Amsterdam Museum SB 6404