Netherlandish 17th Century

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This is a photograph of a decorative embroidered cushion. The cushion features a detailed coat of arms in the center, showcasing a lion, stars, and various stripes and patterns within an ornate shield. The crest is surrounded by floral and scroll motifs in colors like gold, red, blue, and brown. The design includes a banner below the shield with text. The craftsmanship is intricate, highlighting woven patterns and textures.
Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.462

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.462

This is a photograph of an ornamental cushion with a heraldic emblem. The cushion features a richly embroidered coat of arms with two golden lions rampant on either side of a red shield adorned with three six-pointed stars arranged vertically. Above the shield is a crown-like adornment surrounded by circular patterns. The backdrop is a deep blue fabric draped to mimic curtains or banners. The top of the image reads "GOVDA" within an ornate scroll-like design, and the bottom bears the name "MR. REYER VANDER BVRCX."
Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.461

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.461

This is a photograph of a decorative pillow with a tapestry design featuring a coat of arms. The pillow is adorned with intricate embroidery depicting two heraldic lions flanking a central shield. The shield itself is divided vertically, with stars decorating its sections. Above the shield, there is an ornate banner with the word "GOVDA" and the numbers "17" and "03" on either side. The entire design is set against a backdrop of elegantly draped blue fabric.
Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.463

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.463

This is a photograph of a decorative pillow with a heraldic design. The pillow features intricate tapestry work depicting a coat of arms. The center features a shield with a red background and a vertical white stripe flanked by stars. A pair of heraldic lions stand on either side of the shield in an elaborate traditional style. Above the shield is a crown, and above the crown, a ribbon bears the word "GOUDA". The design includes rich colors of gold, red, and blue, with the date "1672" subtly integrated into the upper border. The overall effect is grand and historic, reflecting the heraldic tradition.
Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.459

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 17th Century, Netherlandish 18th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.459

The image shows the upper half of a man's body. He is facing slightly to the right, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has curly dark hair reaching his shoulders, a mustache, and a small goatee. He wears an elaborate garment with a broad lace collar and cuffs visible on his sleeves. The clothing appears richly adorned, possibly dark velvet, with intricate detailing. He holds a small, ornately decorated object in his right hand. The background is a dark, muted color with a textured canvas and signs of aging, with a small number "391" written in yellow on the left side.
Netherlandish 17th Century, Portrait of a Young Man in Oil [reverse], 17th century, oil on bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.525.b

Portrait of a Young Man in Oil [reverse]

Netherlandish 17th Century · 17th century · oil on bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.525.b

This is a cushion with a coat of arms that includes a crowned shield displaying a lion. The shield is red with a golden lion, and it is topped by a golden crown. The lion is raised up on its back paws, holding a group of arrows in one front paw and a sword in the other. There appear to be two crossing anchors behind the shield, and a brown fence circling the bottom of the shield, inside of which is a patch of green grass. The background is deep green. The letter "A" is embroidered in the top corners of the cushion.
Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.464

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.464

The image depicts an embroidered cushion with an intricate design. The cushion features a central coat of arms with a red lion standing on its hind legs inside a shield. A woven basket pattern surrounds the shield, and the cushion's perimeter displays vibrant floral patterns in various colors against a dark background. The embroidery work is detailed and colorful, creating a lively and ornate appearance.
Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.460

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.460

This is a photograph of a decorative pillow with an embroidered heraldic design. The pillow features a coat of arms displaying two heraldic lions standing on either side of a shield with a red background and a white stripe down the center. The red sections have golden star-shaped symbols. Above the shield is a golden crown with pearls, and a banner with the text "GOVDA" is displayed. Below the shield is the word "A.VOSSENBVCH" in script. The background is a blue fabric with floral and scroll-like patterns.
Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.457

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.457

This is a photograph of an ornately embroidered pillow. The pillow features an intricate design with a central heraldic emblem depicting a red lion in a standing pose enclosed within a woven-like fence, topped by a crown. Surrounding this central motif are floral embellishments with leaves and flowers in various colors, including red, pink, blue, and beige, set against a dark background.
Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century, Tapestry-covered Cushion, c. 1675/1725, Widener Collection, 1942.9.458

Tapestry-covered Cushion

Netherlandish 18th Century, Netherlandish 17th Century · c. 1675/1725 · ·  Accession ID  1942.9.458

The image features two figures seated on a rock. Both figures are shown from the waist up, facing forward but slightly turned towards each other. The figure on the left has curly hair and wears a laurel wreath. This figure's facial features are classical and idealized. He is holding a lyre and a quiver with arrows is visible over his shoulder. The figure on the right wears a winged hat and has angular features. He is holding a staff with snakes, known as a caduceus. Both figures are draped in cloths. In the background, there is a large tree with a crest or coat of arms on its trunk. The image is etched in a classical antiquity style.
Netherlandish 17th Century, Title Page for Philomathi Musae Juveniles, 1654, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.63

Title Page for Philomathi Musae Juveniles

Netherlandish 17th Century · 1654 · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.63