Hendrick de Clerck (Brussels circa 1560-1630)

Pentecost

Details

Hendrick de Clerck (Brussels circa 1560-1630)
Pentecost
with inscription 'M. de Vos.' (verso)
black chalk, pen and two shades of brown ink, brown wash, the lower corners cut, watermark coat of arms with letter N, partial brown ink framing lines
13½ x 10 in. (34.3 x 25.4 cm)

Provenance

Prof. Dr. Einar Perman, Stockholm (1893-1976) (as Hendrick van Cleve).
Saam (1922-2011) and Lily (1927-2016) Nijstad, The Hague (inv. N231).
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 2 November 2004, lot 15.

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Lot Essay

This drawing is a good example of De Clerck’s crowded compositional style and calligraphic drawing manner, inspired in part by the example of Maerten de Vos. The drawing may have been a study for an altarpiece or smaller painting by the artist in his characteristic refined technique and vivid colours.

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