"Born at Zwol, in 1608; died at Deventer, in 1681. Pupil of his father, an historical painter. Dutch school. 50. Portrait of the artist. H. 31 7/8 in.; W. 29 1/2 in. This eminently distinguished work of one of the greatest artists of Holland, passes for his own portrait. Very few of his works are of life size." [P. 27.]
Catalogue of Pictures Belonging to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, No. 128 West 14th Street, New York.