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Van alle originele werken die Isaack Luttichuys heeft nagelaten, is Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet (1654) het bekendst, in de collectie van het Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Direct daarna volgen Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves (1661) en Portrait of a Young Man Standing in a Landscape (1654). Onze catalogus bevat 21 werken van Isaack Luttichuys; de galerie heeft de 19 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.
A young woman stands against the quiet weight of a stone parapet. She is positioned slightly off-center, a vertical silhouette carved from deep blacks and muted greys. Her attire, heavy and structured, absorbs the light, leaving only the crisp white of her collar and cuffs to catch the eye. There is a stillness in her posture, a dignified composure that anchors the composition. Behind her, the world softens into an…
In this 1661 oil portrait, we encounter a young man captured in a moment of quiet poise. He is presented in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting ours with a calm, steady expression that suggests a certain youthful nobility. The composition is balanced, drawing the eye through the soft, wavy lines of his hair toward the structured elegance of his attire. There is a palpable sense of stillness here, the…
There is a quietude in this 1654 portrait that commands immediate attention. We find ourselves facing a young man who possesses a certain aristocratic poise, standing with a calm confidence against a naturalistic backdrop. He is positioned slightly off-center, a choice that lends a sense of organic movement to the composition. His attire, rendered in deep blacks, creates a sharp, striking contrast against the crisp white of his collar and…
Portrait of Johanna de Lange (1635-1673)1655 · Museum Rotterdam
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Portrait of a man, probably Pieter Adriaensz. de Lange (....-....)1655 · Museum Rotterdam
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Portrait of a woman, probably Elisabeth van Dobbe (....-1667)1655 · Museum Rotterdam
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Portrait of Isaac Sweers I (1622-1673)1654 · Het Scheepvaartmuseum
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Portrait of an unknown young man, possibly a physician1657
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Portrait of Constantia Bloemaert (1626-1694)1664 · Het Scheepvaartmuseum
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Still Life with Bread and Wine Glass1650 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Portrait of a Gentleman
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Portrait of a Young Lady, Isaack Luttichuys, 16561656 · Rijksmuseum
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Isaack Luttichuys | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum Rotterdam |
Rotterdam | 4 | Portrait of Abraham de Riemer (1628-1683), Portrait of Johanna de Lange (1635-1673), Portrait of a man, probably Pieter Adriaensz. de Lange (....-....) |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 3 | Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet, Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves, Portrait of a Young Man Standing in a Landscape |
 Het Scheepvaartmuseum |
Amsterdam | 2 | Portrait of Isaac Sweers I (1622-1673), Portrait of Constantia Bloemaert (1626-1694) |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlijn | 1 | A shipowner and his wife |
 Polesden Lacey |
1 | Unknown Woman | |
 Nationaal Museum in Warschau |
Warschau | 1 | Portrait of a woman with gloves. |
 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston |
Houston | 1 | Martijn Gaertz |
 Hamburger Kunsthalle |
Hamburg | 1 | Still Life with Bread and Wine Glass |
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A young woman stands against the quiet weight of a stone parapet. She is positioned slightly off-center, a vertical silhouette carved from deep blacks and muted greys. Her attire, heavy and structured, absorbs the light, leaving only the crisp white of her collar and cuffs to catch the eye. There is a stillness in her posture, a dignified composure that anchors the composition. Behind her, the world softens into an…
In this 1661 oil portrait, we encounter a young man captured in a moment of quiet poise. He is presented in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting ours with a calm, steady expression that suggests a certain youthful nobility. The composition is balanced, drawing the eye through the soft, wavy lines of his hair toward the structured elegance of his attire. There is a palpable sense of stillness here, the…
Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet (1654), Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves (1661) en Portrait of a Young Man Standing in a Landscape (1654) volgen.
38 jaar oud: Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet dateert uit 1654, en Isaack Luttichuys werd geboren in 1616.
Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet, Portrait of a Young Man with Gloves, Portrait of a Young Man Standing in a Landscape, A shipowner and his wife, Unknown Woman, Portrait of a woman with gloves., Portrait of Jan Hendrik Lestevenon, husband of Esther Bary (1630-1696), ca. 1652, Portrait of Esther Bary (1630-1696), ca. 1652, bride of Jan Hendrik Lestevenon, Martijn Gaertz en Portrait of Abraham de Riemer (1628-1683). De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 21 werken van Isaack Luttichuys, daterend van 1640 tot 1664.
Voornamelijk in Museum Rotterdam (Rotterdam), Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) en Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Amsterdam). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.
In 1650s: 15 van de 19 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Portrait of a Young Woman Standing at a Parapet.
Op deze pagina is het vroegste A shipowner and his wife (1640) en het laatste Portrait of Constantia Bloemaert (1626-1694) (1664).
White collar (3), Tree (2) en Landscape (2), verspreid over de 19 werken op deze pagina.
Oil, voor 2 van de 19 werken op deze pagina.
Baroque, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.
Portrait of Abraham de Riemer (1628-1683), Portrait of Johanna de Lange (1635-1673) en Portrait of a man, probably Pieter Adriaensz. de Lange (....-....): het Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam herbergt 4 van de werken op deze pagina.
Born in London in 1616 to Dutch parents, the artist known as Isaack Littlehouse—or more formally, Isaack Luttichuys—occupied a unique cultural space between England and the Netherlands. His very name serves as a linguistic bridge, being the literal English translation of his family surname. While his early years were spent in England, he eventually migrated to Amsterdam alongside his older brother, Simon, a move that would define his artistic trajectory within the vibrant atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.
This transition to the Netherlands placed him at the heart of one of the most prolific eras in art history. In Amsterdam, Isaack established himself as a painter of significant repute, navigating the social and commercial complexities of a city thriving on maritime trade and merchant wealth. His presence in the Dutch Republic allowed him to cultivate a practice that resonated deeply with the local elite, securing his place among the prestigious circles of the Amsterdam merchant class.
Isaack Littlehouse distinguished himself through a remarkable sensitivity to the human spirit. As a portrait painter, he possessed a prodigious skill for capturing the individuality of his sitters, moving beyond mere physical likeness to convey subtle cues of movement and character. His work is characterized by a balanced composition and an exquisite attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of fine textures such as luxurious fabrics, intricate lace, and shimmering jewellery.
What truly set his technique apart from many of his contemporaries was his use of color. While the works of masters like Rembrandt often leaned toward a more somber or dramatic tonal range, Littlehouse employed a fresh and bright palette. This luminous approach, combined with a skillful handling of paint, lent an air of elegance and vitality to his subjects. His ability to breathe life into a canvas through light and clarity made his portraits not only records of status but lively, breathing windows into the seventeenth century.
Beyond his individual achievements, Littlehouse’s career was intertwined with the broader artistic ecosystem of his time. He was part of a family of talent, working alongside his brother Simon, who focused on the intricate world of still-life painting. This familial connection to the arts reinforced the rich tradition of specialized painting prevalent in the Dutch Golden Age. His own technical proficiency and stylistic choices even left an impression on subsequent generations, notably influencing the painter Pieter Nason.
Though his life concluded in Amsterdam in 1673, the historical significance of his work remains anchored in its ability to capture the elegance of a bygone era. Through his portraits, we gain insight into the fashion, the social standing, and the quiet dignity of the people who shaped the Dutch Golden Age. His legacy survives in the meticulous details of his brushwork and the enduring brightness of his vision, ensuring that the spirit of his sitters continues to resonate with modern viewers.
