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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Self-Portrait - Caspar Netscher
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£28.00 GBP
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£28.00 GBP
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Beschreibung
A refined seventeenth-century self-portrait by Dutch Golden Age painter Caspar Netscher, depicting the artist with his palette and brushes.
This self-portrait by Caspar Netscher captures the artist in a manner typical of the late seventeenth-century Dutch tradition. Netscher, a painter known for his refined technique and attention to material textures, presents himself with the tools of his trade. He holds a palette and brushes, signalling his professional identity. The composition is structured around the artist, who is positioned against a dark, atmospheric background. A heavy, draped curtain provides a sense of depth and theatricality, a common device in portraiture of this period.
Netscher wears a loose, flowing garment that allows for the display of his skill in rendering fabric. The white cravat at his neck provides a sharp contrast to the darker tones of his clothing and the surrounding space. To his side, a small sculptural figure rests on a pedestal, adding a classical element to the scene. The lighting is focused on his face and hands, drawing the viewer's attention to his expression and his work as a painter. The palette he holds contains small dabs of pigment, suggesting a moment of pause during the creative process.
Born in Heidelberg, Netscher moved to the Netherlands and became a pupil of Gerard ter Borch. His work often reflects the influence of his teacher, particularly in the meticulous handling of surfaces and the quiet, dignified poses of his subjects. This portrait is an example of the artist's ability to balance personal representation with the formal requirements of seventeenth-century portraiture. The work remains a clear record of the artist's self-perception and his status within the artistic community of the time. The muted colour palette, dominated by browns, ochres, and deep shadows, creates a sombre and contemplative mood, characteristic of the period's preference for restrained, elegant compositions.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Self-Portrait - Caspar Netscher
Regulärer Preis
Ab £28.00 GBP
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Ab £28.00 GBP
Regulärer Preis
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Caspar Netscher
Netscher set out for Italy and got no further than Bordeaux. He had letters of introduction, a plan to complete his artistic education in Rome, and a ship booked. In Bordeaux he fell in love with Margaretha Godyn, married her in 1659, and never continued the journey. The rest of his career happened in The Hague.
He was born around 1639, probably in Heidelberg or Prague. His father, a sculptor from Stuttgart, died when Caspar was two. During the siege of Heidelberg his mother fled with four children; two older brothers died of hunger. He was placed with the painter Hendrick Coster in Arnhem, then became a student of Gerard ter Borch in Deventer. Ter Borch was the most important influence on his work; Netscher appears as a model in several of Ter Borch's paintings.
His portraits and genre scenes of The Hague's fashionable society were painted with a precision that earned comparisons to Vermeer. He rendered fabrics, lace and reflected light with miniaturist exactitude. Cosimo III de' Medici bought his work. He kept drawings of finished paintings as records (ricordi), noting prices, patron names and colour choices.
He was plagued by gout but remained productive, sometimes painting from bed. Two of his sons, Constantyn and Theodorus, became painters in his style. A third, Anthonie, emigrated to Batavia. He died in The Hague in 1684, at about forty-five.
He was born around 1639, probably in Heidelberg or Prague. His father, a sculptor from Stuttgart, died when Caspar was two. During the siege of Heidelberg his mother fled with four children; two older brothers died of hunger. He was placed with the painter Hendrick Coster in Arnhem, then became a student of Gerard ter Borch in Deventer. Ter Borch was the most important influence on his work; Netscher appears as a model in several of Ter Borch's paintings.
His portraits and genre scenes of The Hague's fashionable society were painted with a precision that earned comparisons to Vermeer. He rendered fabrics, lace and reflected light with miniaturist exactitude. Cosimo III de' Medici bought his work. He kept drawings of finished paintings as records (ricordi), noting prices, patron names and colour choices.
He was plagued by gout but remained productive, sometimes painting from bed. Two of his sons, Constantyn and Theodorus, became painters in his style. A third, Anthonie, emigrated to Batavia. He died in The Hague in 1684, at about forty-five.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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