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 shows two people standing next to each other. The person on the left has their hands on their hips, while the person on the right has their right arm crossed over their chest. The person on the left has a round face with delicate features, a ruffled collar, a bonnet, and an elaborate gown. The gown has long sleeves, a high neckline, and a voluminous skirt with intricate patterns and a large floral embellishment. The person on the right has a long hat with a wide brim, covering part of their face. They wear a cape over one shoulder and a layered outfit with stockings and pointed shoes. The background features a brick or stone structure, a large building with a hipped roof in the distance, trees, and possibly a low wall.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8241

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 161, 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

Q65022231

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