Delff Collection

Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, Dutch painter
5893341 Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, Dutch painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, Dutch painter and draughtsman 1566-1641. Michel Janson Mirevelt)

Self-Portrait of the painter with his family, 1594. Creator: Delff, Jakob Willemsz
Self-Portrait of the painter with his family, 1594. Found in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Poultry Seller chicken merchant old man sitting
The Poultry Seller, The chicken merchant. An old man is sitting with a chicken on her lap, on the right a young woman with coins in her hand

Portrait Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn 1548-1625
Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn (1548-1625), Burgomaster of Delft, Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn, mayor of Delft

Portrait Amalia van Solms bust lace flat collar
Portrait of Amalia van Solms, bust with lace flat collar and pearl cords, jewelery on chest in oval frame with Latin motto. In lower margin Latin inscription in three lines

Portrait Wolfgang Willem Palatinate Neuburg bust
Portrait of Wolfgang Willem of the Palatinate Neuburg, bust with chain of Knightly Order of the Golden Fleece in an oval frame with a Latin motto. In lower margin Latin inscription in four lines

Portrait Gaspard de Coligny duke ChAtillon age
Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, duke of Chatillon at the age of 45, bust in armor with lace collar in oval frame with motto

Portrait Johan Maurits Count Nassau-Siegen bust
Portrait of Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, bust with flat collar and armor in oval frame with Latin motto. In Latin margin in four lines

Portrait Samuel Bartholdi bust long beard gown
Portrait of Samuel Bartholdi, bust with long beard and gown in oval frame with Latin inscription. Under margin Latin and Dutch vers

Portrait pastor Lubbert Gerritsz Bust two-pointed beard
Portrait of pastor Lubbert Gerritsz. Bust with two-pointed beard in oval frame. Under Dutch margin in six lines. Theologian, Lubbert Gerrits, Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Carolus Dematius age 46 theologian Carolus Dematius
Portrait of Carolus Dematius at the age of 46, Portrait of theologian Carolus Dematius at the age of 46, bust with pleated collar and gown in oval frame with Latin inscription

Portrait Felix van Sambix age 66 calligrapher Felix van Sambix
Portrait of Felix van Sambix at the age of 66, Portrait of calligrapher Felix van Sambix at the age of 66, half-length sitting at writing desk with pen and paper in oval frame with inscription

Portrait Johannes Wtenbogaert age 75 pastor Johannes Wtenbogaert
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert at the age of 75, Portrait of pastor Johannes Wtenbogaert at the age of 75, bust with mill collar and gown in oval. In the margins Latin verse in six lines

Portrait pastor Eduard Poppius age 52 bust beard
Portrait of pastor Eduard Poppius at the age of 52, bust with beard and gown, in oval frame with Latin inscription. Underneath four lines of Dutch inscription. Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Floris II Count Pallandt bust pleated collar
Portrait of Floris II, Count of Pallandt, bust with pleated collar and chain in oval frame with Latin motto. Four lines of Latin inscription below. Willem Jacobsz

Portrait pastor Eduard Poppius bust beard gown
Portrait of pastor Eduard Poppius, bust with beard and gown, in oval frame with Latin inscription, functionaries and dignitaries (with NAME), episcopal Protestant churches, Eduard Poppius

Portrait Willem Count Nassau bust lace collar
Portrait of Willem, Count of Nassau, bust with lace collar and armor in oval frame without lettering. Willem Jacobsz. Delff, Delft, 1644, paper, deck paint, engraving, h 422 mm × w 300 mm

Portrait Johann Neander age 26 philosopher physician Johann Neander
Portrait of Johann Neander at the age of 26, Portrait of philosopher and physician Johann Neander at the age of 26, bust with pleated collar in oval frame with inscription

Portrait philosopher doctor Joseph del Medico
Portrait of philosopher and doctor Joseph del Medico, bust in gown with hat in oval frame. Willem Jacobsz. Delff (mentioned on object), Delft, 1628, paper, engraving, h 179 mm × w 128 mm

Portrait Simon Episcopius age 40 bust mill collar
Portrait of Simon Episcopius at the age of 40, bust with mill collar and gown in oval frame with Latin inscription. Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Hendrik count van den Bergh bust armor
Portrait of Hendrik, count van den Bergh, bust in armor with lace collar, in oval frame with Latin motto. In lower margin Latin inscription in five lines. Hendrik count van den Bergh, Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Johan Philip Lansberge age 67 writer
Portrait of Johan Philip Lansberge at the age of 67, Portrait of writer and astronomer Johan Philip Lansberge at the age of 67, bust dressed in a gown in an oval frame

Portrait Bonifacius Junius age 52 bust mill collar
Portrait of Bonifacius Junius at the age of 52, bust with mill collar and gown with fur collar in an oval frame. Below two lines of Latin from Daniel Heinsius. Bonifacius Junius (II), Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Jacob Cats age 58 bust pleated collar
Portrait of Jacob Cats at the age of 58, bust with pleated collar and gown. Oval frame with inscription, two Dutch verses, possibly by Jacob Cats

Portrait Jacobus Trigland age 53 theologian Jacobus Trigland
Portrait of Jacobus Trigland at the age of 53, Portrait of theologian Jacobus Trigland at the age of 53, knee-high standing next to table with hand resting on Bible

Portrait Frederik Hendrik Prince Orange-Nassau
Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange-Nassau, knee-length portrait, standing in front of a harness and drapery in clothes that fall with large pleats, top hat on his head

Portrait Jacobus Trigland theologian Jacobus Trigland
Portrait of Jacobus Trigland, Portrait of theologian Jacobus Trigland at the age of 53, knee-high standing next to table with hand resting on bible. Five lines of Latin inscription below

Portraits Cornelis Jacobsz Delff Gheraert Verspronck
Portraits of Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff, Gheraert Verspronck and Jan Snellinck, Three numbered artists portraits. Portrait of Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff (no. 1), Gheraert Verspronck (no)

Portrait Maria Strick age 41 writer teacher Maria Strick
Portrait of Maria Strick at the age of 41, Portrait of writer and teacher Maria Strick at the age of 41, bust with mill collar and hat in oval cartouche topped with palm leaves

Portrait Catharina van den Bergh Countess Pallandt
Portrait of Catharina van den Bergh, Countess of Pallandt, bust with flat collar in oval frame with Latin motto. Below four lines of Latin inscription, Catharina van den Bergh (Countess of Pallandt)

Portrait Frederik Hendrik Prince Orange bust
Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, bust with lace collar over armor in oval frame, Frederik Hendrik (Prince of Orange), Willem Jacobsz

Portrait calligrapher Felix van Sambix age 66
Portrait of calligrapher Felix van Sambix at the age of 66, Willem Jacobsz. Delff (mentioned on object), Delft, 1619, paper, engraving, h 267 mm × w 173 mm

Portrait George Villiers First Earl Buckingham
Portrait of George Villiers, First Earl of Buckingham, bust with lace collar and pearl strings. Oval frame with motto, four lines of Latin inscription below, George Villiers (1st Duke of Buckingham)

Portrait Willem van den Hove age 49 bust oval-shaped collar
Portrait of Willem van den Hove at the age of 49, bust with oval-shaped collar and bottom name, merchant, salesman, Willem van den Hove, Willem Jacobsz

Portrait Johannes Polyander van Kerkhoven age
Portrait of Johannes Polyander van Kerkhoven at the age of 51, bust with mill collar and gown in oval frame with Latin inscription

Jacobs Dream, c. 1605. Found in the collection of Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, 17th century (1894). Artist: Willem Jacobzoon Delff
Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632), King of Sweden, 17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Axel Oxenstierna, Count of Sodermore, Swedish statesman, 17th century (1894). Artist: Willem Jacobzoon Delff
Axel Oxenstierna, Count of Sodermore, Swedish statesman (1583-1654), 17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Willem Jacobsz Delff after Michiel van Miereveld (Dutch, 1580 - 1638), Catherine, Countess of Pallandt, in or after 1636, engraving

Print maker: Willem Jacobsz. Delff, Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, Dudley Carlton graaf van Dorchester, 1620

Willem Jacobsz Delff (Dutch, 1580-1638), Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Nassau-Orange, 1618, engraving

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"Delff: A Master of Portraits and Pottery" Step into the world of Jakob Willemsz Delff, a renowned painter and ceramic artist who left an indelible mark on the art scene in the 16th and 17th centuries. In his self-portrait with his family from 1594, we catch a glimpse of Delff's personal life, as he proudly presents himself alongside his loved ones. Moving forward to the early 1900s, we encounter a set of four tin-glazed ceramic pieces by William Morris Co. These exquisite creations showcase Delff's influence even after centuries have passed. His mastery over paint is evident in every brushstroke that adorns these delicate works. One cannot discuss Delff without mentioning some of his notable paintings. "Jacob's Dream" from around 1605 transports us to biblical times, where dreams intertwine with reality under Delff's skilled hand. The attention to detail and vibrant colors bring this religious narrative to life. Diving deeper into history, we stumble upon two striking portraits painted by Willem Jacobzoon Delff himself. "Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, " captures the regal essence of this influential monarch from the seventeenth century. Similarly, "Axel Oxenstierna, Count of Sodermore, " immortalizes another Swedish statesman with meticulous precision. Shifting gears towards everyday life scenes depicted by Delff; we find ourselves face-to-face with a poultry seller - an old man sitting amidst chickens ready for sale. This painting showcases not only Delft's ability to capture human subjects but also his keen eye for capturing mundane yet captivating moments. Returning to portraiture once again reveals more about Delft’s talent for capturing individuals' essence on canvas.