This is the 2682nd most frequent Dutch word.
matthias
"Matthias" is a Dutch given name, equivalent to "Matthew" in English.
In this sentence, 'Matthias' is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific person, serving the role of the subject of the sentence.
Matthias loopt elke ochtend naar de bakker.
Matthias walks to the bakery every morning.
Here, 'Matthias' denotes the individual credited with creating the painting, indicating the person's association or authorship.
Dat schilderij is van Matthias.
That painting is by Matthias.
In this example, 'Matthias' again functions as a proper noun, serving the role of the object of the verb 'saw.'