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Honthorst, Gerrit van (1592–1656) | Artheon Museum

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Portrait of Honthorst, Gerrit van

Honthorst, Gerrit van

1592–1656

Nationality: Dutch Republic

Born: 1592, Utrecht

Died: 1656, Utrecht

Gender: male

Movements

Dutch Golden Age painting

Utrecht Caravaggism

Occupations

visual artist

printmaker

architectural draftsperson

painter

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Biography

The most well-known painter of the Utrecht Caravaggists, he is famed for his night scenes and dramatic lighting; later in his career he was in demand as a portraitist.

Wikidata/Wikimedia Commons

Notable Works

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange, and Maria, Princess of Orange, as Children
The Procuress
The Adoration of the Shepherds

Artworks

22 artworks

Satyr and Nymph

Satyr and Nymph

Zelfportret

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50)

Portret van Willem III (1650-1702), prins van Oranje

Portret van Willem III (1650-1702), prins van Oranje

Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647)

Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75)

Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75)

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50)

Putti with a Wreath of Flowers

Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647)

Amalia van Solms (1602-75). Echtgenote van prins Frederik Hendrik

Amalia van Solms (1602-75). Echtgenote van prins Frederik Hendrik

Louise Christina (1606-69), gravin van Solms-Braunfels. Tweede echtgenote van Johan Wolfert van Brederode

Louise Christina (1606-69), gravin van Solms-Braunfels. Tweede echtgenote van Johan Wolfert van Brederode

Frederick Henry, his Consort Amalia of Solms, and their Three Youngest Daughters

Frederick Henry, his Consort Amalia of Solms, and their Three Youngest Daughters

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm (1620-88), Elector of Brandenburg, and his Wife Louise Henriette (1627-67), Countess of Orange-Nassau

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm (1620-88), Elector of Brandenburg, and his Wife Louise Henriette (1627-67), Countess of Orange-Nassau

Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and his Wife Mary Stuart (1631-1660)

Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and his Wife Mary Stuart (1631-1660)

Portrait of an Officer

Shepherd Playing the Flute, and four Nymphs

Shepherd Playing the Flute, and four Nymphs

Een vrolijke vioolspeler die een berkenmeier vasthoudt

Een vrolijke vioolspeler die een berkenmeier vasthoudt

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Christ on the Cold Stone

Christ on the Cold Stone

The Concert

1623

A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand

A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand

1621–22

Susanna and the Elders

Susanna and the Elders

early 17th–mid 17th century

Diana