Frederik de Wit

Widt, Frederik de
Witt, Frederik de

Dutch, active c. 1650

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This is a drawing of livestock and objects in a pastoral setting. The drawing depicts a rural scene with a person playing a flute while sitting on a stone bench under a tree. The foreground features animals such as a cow, a group of sheep, and a dog. The background includes architectural features and tree bark textures. The lines suggest a peaceful atmosphere, capturing the interaction between nature and human-made structures.
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit, The Shepherd Seated on a Fountain and the Spinner, 1652, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1972.28.11

The Shepherd Seated on a Fountain and the Spinner

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · 1652 · etching ·  Accession ID  1972.28.11

The image shows six men walking closely together in a line. They are standing and walking forward, holding onto each other's arms or shoulders. Their facial expressions are varied, with different features such as closed eyes, squinting, mouths slightly open, long noses, and furrowed brows. Their hair ranges from short to long and disheveled. They are dressed in long robes and simple attire like tunics, pants, and shoes, without any visible jewelry or objects. The background features a natural setting with trees of varying heights, a path leading into the distance, and a small countryside scene with structures resembling houses or barns. The landscape extends to show distant silhouettes of buildings or towers, suggesting a rural environment.
Hendrik Hondius I, Frederik de Wit, Epileptics Walking to the Right, 1642, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.434

Epileptics Walking to the Right

Hendrik Hondius I, Frederik de Wit · 1642 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1964.8.434

This is a drawing of two figures surrounded by intricate floral designs and animals. The image features detailed swirling patterns that fill the frame with vines and flowers. Amongst these, birds can be seen perched on branches. Below, the two figures are depicted in period clothing, facing each other, framed by the floral backdrop. Animals, like a squirrel and a dog, can be spotted within the design. The entire composition is reminiscent of intricate 16th or 17th-century engravings or woodcuts, with a decorative border enclosing the imagery.
Bartolomeus van Lochom, Frederik de Wit, Ornament with Foliage and Birds, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5093

Ornament with Foliage and Birds

Bartolomeus van Lochom, Frederik de Wit · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5093

The image shows a woman standing, gazing at the viewer with a composed expression. She has intricate feathered hair and prominent facial features. She is wearing an elaborate dress typical of the early modern period, with a lace collar. She holds a closed book and a fan with feathers. The background shows a rural landscape with windmills. Decorative text above and below the figure suggests the woman's name and titles.
Frederik de Wit, Amalia, Wife of Fredierick Henry, Prince of Orange, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.23

Amalia, Wife of Fredierick Henry, Prince of Orange

Frederik de Wit · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.23

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Two Sheep

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.29

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Title Page for Set of Sheep

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.24

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Two Rams

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.27

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Two Sheep

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.25

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Two Sheep

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.26

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Two Sheep

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Frederik de Wit · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.28