Two Figures in Costume

Jan van de Velde II

Associated Names
Jan van de Velde II

Artist, Dutch, 1593 - 1641

Claes Jansz Visscher

Publisher, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

The image depicts a man and a woman standing close together. The woman has her hair up, with a visible hairline and delicate facial features. She is wearing a high-collared ruffled dress with long sleeves. The man has shoulder-length hair and wears a hat, with defined features and a neutral expression. He is dressed in a long coat with a cape-like garment. The woman appears to be holding her dress, while the man has one arm behind her and another at his side. In the background, there are trees, a structure in the distance, a textured wall, and a column. The sky is partially cloudy with a few birds flying.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8240

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 160, State only


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fritz Rumpf [1856-1927], Potsdam (Lugt 2161); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 1175); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1883

  • Franken, D. and J.Ph. van der Kellen. L'Oeuvre de Jan van de Velde. Amsterdam: Frederik Muller et Cie; Paris: Rapilly, 1883. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink en Co., 1968.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65022230

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