It is very clear from this portrait that Geraerdts is wealthy. In addition to the fact that Hals's portraits were costly, the alderman ostentatiously shows off his expensive clothing. His wife's is even more luxurious. She descended from one of the most wealthy merchant dynasties in Holland. At the time of their marriage, they lived in a beautiful house on the Keizersgracht in Geraerdts' hometown Amsterdam. He died in the latter city on January 27, 1671.
