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Oval Portrait Collection

"The Oval Portrait: A Glimpse into Artistic Legacies and Timeless Beauty" Step into the world of art history as we explore the captivating allure of oval portraits

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Oval portrait of Jacques Callot, Baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine

Oval portrait of Jacques Callot, Baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine, circa 1592-1635
6338695 Oval portrait of Jacques Callot, Baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine, circa 1592-1635 by Masne (19th century) (after); (add.info.: Oval portrait of Jacques Callot)

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Frontispiece copperplate engraving by Charles Simonneau l aine after a drawing by Charles-Antoine

Frontispiece copperplate engraving by Charles Simonneau l aine after a drawing by Charles-Antoine Coypel from C
6338864 Frontispiece copperplate engraving by Charles Simonneau l aine after a drawing by Charles-Antoine Coypel from C by Simonneau

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait of Robert White, English draughtsman, engraver

Portrait of Robert White, English draughtsman, engraver
6338918 Portrait of Robert White, English draughtsman, engraver by Bannerman, Alexander (18th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Robert White, English draughtsman, engraver)

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Oval portraits of Horatio Gentileschi, Italian painter, 1563-1639, and Edward Mascall

Oval portraits of Horatio Gentileschi, Italian painter, 1563-1639, and Edward Mascall
6338748 Oval portraits of Horatio Gentileschi, Italian painter, 1563-1639, and Edward Mascall, English portrait artist active during the English Civil War, 1650s by Chambars

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Captain Phipps

Captain Phipps
AGN48023 Captain Phipps by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Title page and portrait frontispiece of the author, from Le Parfait Jardinier

Title page and portrait frontispiece of the author, from Le Parfait Jardinier
STC170898 Title page and portrait frontispiece of the author, from Le Parfait Jardinier, ou Instruction pour les Jardins Fruitiers et Potager, by Jean de la Quintinye

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait of a Boy

Portrait of a Boy
AGN48055 Portrait of a Boy by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Oval portrait of Arnold Houbracken, Dutch painter and biographer of Dutch Golden Age painters

Oval portrait of Arnold Houbracken, Dutch painter and biographer of Dutch Golden Age painters, 1660-1719
6338768 Oval portrait of Arnold Houbracken, Dutch painter and biographer of Dutch Golden Age painters, 1660-1719 by Josi, Christian (c.1765-1828); (add.info.: Oval portrait of Arnold Houbracken)

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: A room at the Westmoreland Davis residence in Tuxedo Park, New York

A room at the Westmoreland Davis residence in Tuxedo Park, New York
MNY381652 A room at the Westmoreland Davis residence in Tuxedo Park, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger

Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger
6340489 Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger, and their grave monument in the churchyard of St Mary Lambeth by Smith

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Cornelis Ploos van Amstel Oval portrait

Portrait Cornelis Ploos van Amstel Oval portrait
Portrait of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, Oval portrait of a man. With profile to the left. On a paper on the inside of the silver case: This is the Portrait of Corns Ploos van Amstel b

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Womans portrait Oval portrait woman decorated wooden frame

Womans portrait Oval portrait woman decorated wooden frame
Womans portrait, Oval portrait of a woman in a decorated wooden frame of cut-out leaves, painted black with a golden plume on top, anonymous historical person portrayed - BB - woman, anonymous

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont 1598-1631

Portrait Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont 1598-1631
Portrait of Maria Joachimsdr. Swartenhont (1598-1631), Oval portrait of Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont (1598-1631), wife of Maerten Rey. Half-length, seated, gloves in the right hand. Maria Joachimsdr

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Maerten Rey 1595 96-1632 Oval portrait

Portrait Maerten Rey 1595 96-1632 Oval portrait
Portrait of Maerten Rey (1595 / 96-1632), Oval portrait of Maerten Rey (1595 / 96-1632). Wine buyer and castelein of the Archery Goals

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Saint-Paul Marquis Marquis Saint-Paul

Portrait Saint-Paul Marquis Marquis Saint-Paul
Portrait of the Saint-Paul Marquis Marquis of the Saint-Paul, Oval portrait of the Saint-Paul marquis, bust to the right with his stab under the left arm, nobility and patriciate, chivalry

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Gerard Pietersz Hulft 1621-56 First Councilor

Gerard Pietersz Hulft 1621-56 First Councilor
Gerard Pietersz Hulft (1621-56), First Councilor and Director-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Gerard Pietersz Hulft, First Council and Director General of the VOC

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Minerva portrait unknown man Minervas leg oval portrait

Minerva portrait unknown man Minervas leg oval portrait
Minerva with portrait of unknown man, On Minervas leg is an oval portrait of an unknown man. Her spear is crowned with the freedom hat

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Capture van den Briel Vignette national history

Capture van den Briel Vignette national history
Capture van den Briel Vignette for national history (series title), The Capture van den Briel depicted with two historical figures in an oval portrait

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Jan Bastiaan Molewater 1813-1864 portrait painting

Portrait Jan Bastiaan Molewater 1813-1864 portrait painting
Portrait of Jan Bastiaan Molewater (1813-1864), portrait painting visual material linen oil painting canvas, Oval portrait of man with gray hair and gray beard representing Jan Bastiaan Molewater

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Gerard Sanders Portrait orous couple portrait painting

Gerard Sanders Portrait orous couple portrait painting
Gerard Sanders, Portrait of an amorous couple, portrait painting visual material wood oil, Oval portrait of man who puts his face against the neck of young woman with hat

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Henricus Joannes Melis Portrait Robert Baelde

Henricus Joannes Melis Portrait Robert Baelde
Henricus Joannes Melis, Portrait of Robert Baelde (1819-1892), portrait painting material linen oil painting, Oval portrait of man representing Robert Baelde merchant and assurateur

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Philip van Dijk Portrait unknown woman portrait painting

Philip van Dijk Portrait unknown woman portrait painting
Philip van Dijk, Portrait of an unknown woman, portrait painting imagery linen oil paint, Oval portrait of woman representing Elisabeth van der Dussen? Signature: P van Dijk

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait Charles de Bringues 1630 1676 commander

Portrait Charles de Bringues 1630 1676 commander
Portrait of probably Charles de Bringues (circa 1630 - after 1676), commander of Zwartsluis, portrait painting visual material wood oil

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Henricus Joannes Melis Portrait Anna Reinoudina

Henricus Joannes Melis Portrait Anna Reinoudina
Henricus Joannes Melis, Portrait of Anna Reinoudina Delprat (1830-1887), portrait painting footage linen oil, Oval portrait of woman representing Anna Reinoudina Delprat wife of Robert Baelde

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Pieter van der Werff Portrait man genus Schepers

Pieter van der Werff Portrait man genus Schepers
Pieter van der Werff, Portrait of man from the genus Schepers or Visch, portrait painting footage linen oil canvas, Oval portrait of man from the genre Schepers or Visch lower left signature: P

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Self-Portrait 1627-1715 Black red chalk beige paper

Self-Portrait 1627-1715 Black red chalk beige paper
Artokoloro

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Orange satin ribbon, which in dotted carving an oval Portrait of Crown Prince Willem

Orange satin ribbon, which in dotted carving an oval Portrait of Crown Prince Willem Frederik (later King William I) in uniform Garde de corps, with the caption: Orange Boven

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait of Dirck Volkertsz Coornhert, Anonymous, Jan Harmensz

Portrait of Dirck Volkertsz Coornhert, Anonymous, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1700 - 1799

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait of priest Martinus van Velden, 1639, Theodor Matham, 1639

Portrait of priest Martinus van Velden, 1639, Theodor Matham, 1639

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Unknown pipe smoking man, Johannes Philippus Lange, Ary de Vois, 1820 - 1849

Unknown pipe smoking man, Johannes Philippus Lange, Ary de Vois, 1820 - 1849

Background imageOval Portrait Collection: Portrait of Rembrandt, print maker: Johannes Pieter de Frey, Rembrandt Harmensz

Portrait of Rembrandt, print maker: Johannes Pieter de Frey, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn possibly, 1780 - 1834



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"The Oval Portrait: A Glimpse into Artistic Legacies and Timeless Beauty" Step into the world of art history as we explore the captivating allure of oval portraits. These elegant masterpieces, such as the renowned Oval Portrait of Jacques Callot, transport us to a bygone era in which Baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine, Jacques Callot himself, comes alive before our eyes. The Frontispiece copperplate engraving by Charles Simonneau l'aîné after a drawing by Charles-Antoine Coypel takes us on another journey through time. This exquisite piece showcases Robert White, an English draughtsman and engraver whose talent is immortalized within this delicate oval frame. Moving further across continents, we encounter Horatio Gentileschi, an Italian painter from the 16th century who left an indelible mark on art history. Alongside him stands Edward Mascall, an English portrait artist active during the tumultuous years of the English Civil War in the 1650s. Their ovals capture their essence and artistic prowess for generations to admire. Intriguingly enough, Captain Phipps finds his place among these illustrious figures. Though shrouded in mystery behind his oval portrait's enigmatic gaze, one can't help but wonder about his story and adventures that led him to be forever remembered through this timeless medium. Le Parfait Jardinier presents its author with a title page and portrait frontispiece that pays homage to both literature and visual arts. The intricate details within this particular oval speak volumes about craftsmanship while offering insight into the mind behind such literary brilliance. Not limited solely to individuals' likenesses are these remarkable works; they also extend their reach into capturing moments frozen in time like "Portrait of a Boy. " Through it all shines Arnold Houbracken's Dutch Golden Age expertise as he skillfully brings forth the essence of his subjects in their oval glory.