C1671

[Man with Cloak]

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Rare c.18th engraving of a classical sculpture from the collection of Gerard Reynst (1599-1658). Reynst was born in Amsterdam and named after his father Gerard Reynest, a wealthy merchant, who in 1614 became the second Governor-General of the Dutch East … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

[Man with Cloak]

Date:

C1671

Artist:

Gerard de Lairesse (1641 - 1710)

Condition:

In good condition

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

200mm

x 330mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1671

Description:

Rare c.18th engraving of a classical sculpture from the collection of Gerard Reynst (1599-1658).

Reynst was born in Amsterdam and named after his father Gerard Reynest, a wealthy merchant, who in 1614 became the second Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies Company, and Margrieta Nicquet, whose merchant brother Jacques Nicquet was a fervent art collector. Gerard Jr. lived in a house called De Hoop at Keizersgracht 209 that he later turned into an art museum. His brother Jan was a collector of antique statuary and Italian paintings who was able to purchase the collection of the estate of Andrea Vendramin, the Dodge of Venice, in 1629 which contained 230 sculptures and 140 paintings. After Jan’s death in 1646 almost all of these were sent to Gerard, who then published a selection of 112 sculptures from the collection, Signorum Veterum Icones.

After Gerrit’s death in 1658 the collection was dispersed into English, German and other Dutch collections, including what is now the Antikensammlung in Berlin, and some remained with his widow Anna. The Dutch Republic bought 24 of the best Italian paintings and 12 of the best Classical sculptures from Gerrit’s widow in 1660 for 80,000 gulden.

Hubert Quellinus, Signorum Veterum Icones Per D. Gerardum Reynst Urbis Amstelaedami Senatorem ac Scabinum dum viveret Dignissimum Collectae. Nicholas Visscher, Amsterdam 1671

Collections:
Heidelberg University Library: Identifier: 315095143
British Museum London: Registration number 1872,1012.5432

Gerard de Lairesse (1641 - 1710)

Dutch Golden Age painter, engraver, draughtsman and art theorist, born in Liège and active principally in Amsterdam. Renowned for his refined classical style, he became one of the most sought-after decorative artists of the late 17th century, producing grand history paintings, ceiling decorations, book illustrations and allegorical compositions. Although he lost his sight in later life, he continued to influence artists through his writings, most notably the influential treatises Grondlegginge ter Teekenkonst (1701) and Het Groot Schilderboek (1707), which remained standard references for academic art well into the 18th century. His engravings and designs influenced a number of other European artists.

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