Gualtero del Prado (b 1535-before 1618)
1597
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
113; 86; 7.5
About this artwork
inscriptie, achterzijde: ‘Gualtero del Prado. Trouwt Lucretia Pellicorne. Geb: 1535. Overl: / 38’
Art Historical Context
**Gualtero del Prado is a striking portrait painted by Gortziusorp in 1597, capturing the eponymous sitter at around age 62. Geldorp, a Flemish artist in Antwerp and later England (c. 1553–1616), specialized in detailed, lifelike portraits that bridged the Northern Renaissance and early Baroque styles. Rendered in oil on panel favored medium for its smooth surface and durability—this work measures 113 × 86 cm, making it an imposing yet intimate study suitable for a private collection or family heirloom. The painting's reverse bears a poignant inscription: “Gualtero del Prado. Trouwt Lucretia ...
About the Artist
Gortzius Geldorp · 1553–1626
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