The Leavetaking of Captain Hendrik de Sandra (1619-1707)
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
154.5; 6.3; 245.5
About this artwork
Aankoop met steun van de Vereniging Rembrandt
Art Historical Context
### The Leavetaking of Captain de Sandra (16191707) Created in 1661 by Dutch Age painter Pieter van Anedt (1622–1671), *The Leavetaking of Captain Hendrik de* captures a poignant moment in the life of its titular subject, a prominent captain who lived from 1619 to 1707. This large oil on canvas (154.5 × 245.5 cm) depicts de Sandra's farewell, likely before a naval voyage or military duty, amid the bustling maritime world of the Dutch Republic. Van Anraedt, renowned for his meticulous group portraits and civic guard paintings, infuses the scene with emotional depth, showcasing figures in perio...
About the Artist
Pieter van Anraedt · 1625–1678
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