1640
Two dueling tortoises (Albert Eckhout, 1640)
Albert Eckhout (1610–1666) made Two dueling tortoises. It dates from 1640. It is kept at Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. It measures 30.5 × 51 cm.
- 1640
- 30.5 × 51 cm
- Mauritshuis, The Hague
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StatsTwo dueling tortoises, in brief
- Title
- Two dueling tortoises
- Artist
- Albert Eckhout (1610–1666)
- Artist born in
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Date
- 1640
- Dimensions
- 30.5 × 51 cm
- Where to see it
- Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands
Which museum holds Two dueling tortoises?
Mauritshuis
The Hague, Netherlands
The History and Origins of Mauritshuis The Mauritshuis began its existence not as a public institution, but as a private residence. Conceived in the mid-1630s, the building was intended to serve as a lavish city home for Count Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen. Construction of this stately structure took place between 1633 and 1644.
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Albert Eckhout, Two dueling tortoises (1640), Mauritshuis. Public domain.
Questions on Two dueling tortoises, answered
Which museum holds the original "Two dueling tortoises"?
The original "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout is held at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
When was "Two dueling tortoises" made?
"Two dueling tortoises" dates from 1640. The date places the work within Albert Eckhout's career and its era.
What size is "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout in real life?
The original "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout measures 30.5 x 51.0cm.
Is "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Two dueling tortoises"?
The artist behind "Two dueling tortoises" is Albert Eckhout. The work is catalogued under Albert Eckhout's name.
At what age did Albert Eckhout make "Two dueling tortoises"?
Albert Eckhout was 30 years old when creating "Two dueling tortoises" in 1640. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1610.
What explains the copyright situation of "Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout?
"Two dueling tortoises" by Albert Eckhout is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1666.
Did "Two dueling tortoises" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Two dueling tortoises" is held in Netherlands, while Albert Eckhout was born in Netherlands.
About the artist, Albert Eckhout
1610–1666, Netherlands
Albert Eckhout
A Pioneer of the New World Albert Eckhout was a Dutch portrait and still life painter born in Groningen, Netherlands. He was the son of Albert Eckhourt and Marryen Roeleffs. During his career, he traveled to Dutch Brazil as part of the entourage of the Dutch governor-general, Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen. Alongside fellow painter Frans Post, Eckhout was tasked with recording the landscape, flora, fauna, and inhabitants of the region.
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