Who created "Jan van Olden Barneveldt"?

Jan van Olden Barneveldt was created by Wedgwood and Bentley in 18th century.

When was "Jan van Olden Barneveldt" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "Jan van Olden Barneveldt"?

Jan van Olden Barneveldt is Basalt ware.

Is "Jan van Olden Barneveldt" in the public domain?

Yes, Jan van Olden Barneveldt is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Jan van Olden Barneveldt

Wedgwood and Bentley

18th century

Medium

Basalt ware

Dimensions

Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

British, Etruria, Staffordshire

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.132.30

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite basalt ware portrait, *Jan van Olden Barveldt*, crafted by the renowned British firm Wedgwood and Bentley the 18th century captures the profile of the influential Dutch statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547–1619). Standing just 2 7/8 inches tall, this miniature ceramic bust exemplifies the neoclassical revival, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek Roman portraiture. Produced at Wedgwood's Etruria factory in Staffordshire, it the partnership between potter Josiah Wedgwood and entrepreneur Thomas Bentley, who popularized affordable yet elegant classical replicas for enlighten...

Jan van Olden Barneveldt

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