Vandergucht Collection

Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Artist: Niccolo Francesco Haym
Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Portrait made in 1700 of the 16th century musician, from English Music, (1941)

Frontispiece to Molieres "Sganarelle, ou le Cocu Imaginaire"
Frontispiece to Molieres " Sganarelle, ou le Cocu Imaginaire" (The Imaginary Cuckold), ca. 1732

Frontispiece to Molieres "L Avare"(The Miser), 1732
Frontispiece to Molieres " L Avare" (The Miser), 1732

Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to "The Travels of Mr
Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to " The Travels of Mr. John Gulliver", February 1730. After William Hogarth

Archibald Campbell, Earl & Marquis of Argyle, (late 17th-early 18th century). Portrait of Archibald Campbell, Earl and Marquis of Argyll (1598-1661), Scottish statesman

Mr. Martin Clifford, 1710. Creator: Michael Vandergucht
Mr. Martin Clifford, 1710. Portrait of English writer and wit Martin Clifford (c1624-1677), who became headmaster of Charterhouse School in London

Mr. John Dennis, c1734. Creator: John Vandergucht
Mr. John Dennis, c1734. Portrait of English critic and dramatist John Dennis (1658-1734)

The Battle of Edge-hill, 1642, (late 17th century). Creator: Michael Vandergucht
The Battle of Edge-hill, 1642, (late 17th century). The Battle of Edgehill (or Edge Hill) was the first pitched battle of the First English Civil War, fought on on Sunday

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Detail, Early 18th cen. Artist: Vandergucht, Michael (1660-1725)
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Detail, Early 18th cen. Private Collection

Daniel Defoe, 1706, (1904). Artist: Gerard Vandergucht
Daniel Defoe, 1706, (1904). Daniel Defoe born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe

Queen Anne, c18th century. Artist: Michael Vandergucht
Queen Anne, c18th century. Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Damon & Phillida, c1730. Artist: Gerard Vandergucht
Damon & Phillida, c1730. Frontispiece of the pastoral farce by Colley Cibber, first performed in Haymarket in 1729. From Damon & Phillida, by Colley Cibber. [London, c1730]

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Vandergucht: From Thomas Tallis to Queen Anne" Step into the captivating world of Michael and Gerard Vandergucht, renowned artists who left an indelible mark on the 17th and 18th-century art scene. Their masterpieces span a wide range of subjects, from celebrated composers like Thomas Tallis to iconic literary figures such as Daniel Defoe. In one mesmerizing piece, Niccolo Francesco Haym's frontispiece for Moliere's "Sganarelle, ou le Cocu Imaginaire, " we witness the artist's ability to capture the essence of theatricality. The intricate details transport us back to a time when music and drama intertwined effortlessly. Moving forward in time, we encounter Michael Vandergucht's depiction of Archibald Campbell, Earl & Marquis of Argyle. With his skilled brushstrokes, he immortalizes this influential figure whose legacy still resonates today. John Vandergucht takes center stage with his portrayal of Mr. John Dennis in 1734. Through meticulous attention to detail, he brings this enigmatic character to life before our eyes - a testament to his artistic prowess. The Battle of Edge-hill comes alive through Michael Vandergucht's lens as he captures its intensity and chaos with remarkable precision. This historical event is forever etched in our collective memory thanks to his evocative interpretation. Gerard Vandergucht pays homage to Daniel Defoe not once but twice - first in an early 18th-century detail that showcases Defoe's multifaceted persona and then again in a stunning portrait from 1706 that exudes both strength and vulnerability. Lastly, we are transported into the regal presence of Queen Anne herself through Michael Vandergucht's brushwork. Her majesty radiates grace and power as she becomes an emblematic symbol of her era.