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

Two individuals are shown standing side by side, facing the viewer. The person on the left has a serene expression and delicate features. Their hair is styled in an upward manner, possibly under a headdress, adorned with a flower. They wear a long dress with a detailed pattern. The individual on the right has longer hair flowing from under a tall hat with decorative elements. They wear voluminous garments, including a cape and knee-length trousers with bows on the shoes. Both have ruffled collars. Each holds a piece of cloth or garment. In the background, there is a building, trees, and a large decorative column.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8242

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 162, 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

Q65022232

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