Lot Essay
Abraham Velters was the Dutch consul in Marseille, France. Another portrait of him, portraying him in his younger years, was painted by Jacob Adriaensz. Backer (Harlingen 1608-1651).
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Portrait of Abraham Velters (1603-1690), half-length, wearing a skullcap
Details
Circle of Ludolf de Jongh (Overschie 1616-1679 Hillegersberg)
Portrait of Abraham Velters (1603-1690), half-length, wearing a skullcap
inscribed with the sitter's age and dated 'AETATIS.69: 1672 :' (upper right) and inscribed with the sitters coat-of arms (upper right)
oil on canvas
78.1 x 67.3 cm.
Portrait of Abraham Velters (1603-1690), half-length, wearing a skullcap
inscribed with the sitter's age and dated 'AETATIS.69: 1672 :' (upper right) and inscribed with the sitters coat-of arms (upper right)
oil on canvas
78.1 x 67.3 cm.
Provenance
C.A. Crommelin, The Hague.
Brought to you by
Judith Herngreen