Jacobus Ignatius de Roore (1686-1747)

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Jacobus Ignatius de Roore (1686-1747)

Truth revealed by Time as the Liberal Arts flourish, and Mars destroying the temple of Minerva

one signed and dated: DeRoore(linked) J.A. fecit.1724, the other signed and dated: DeRoore(linked) J.A. fecit. 1724, on panel
46 x 64 cm
a pair (2)

Provenance

Jacobus Ignatius de Roore ( ), sale The Hague, 4 September 1747, lots 156 and 157 (30 Dutch guilders to Bach)(possibly) Anon. Sale, The Hague, 2 October 1769, lot 88 (Mars destroying the temple of Minerva)
Anon. Sale, Christie's London, 19 July 1973, lot 116 (Mars destroying the temple of Minerva)

Lot Essay

A self portrait of the artist is depicted in 'Truth revealed by Time'. This portrait was engraved by J. Punt in 1736 (photo recorded at the R.K.D., The Hague)

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