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REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.
Portraits of Men.
301. A Gentleman with his Glove in his Hand. This
portrait represents a person of about fifty-five years of age, of
a thin countenance, and a Roman nose, having a tuft of beard
and mustacheos of a sandy hue. He has on a large slouched
hat, and is habited in a black silk suit, a plain white pendent
collar, and a dark-coloured cloak, and is seen standing at an
arched window, on the sill of which he rests his right arm,
holding a glove in the hand; the other hand is placed in a
foreshortened position on the same sill. The figure is opposed
to a light ground. Signed, and dated 1641. This picture,
as well as the companion, is of the most esteemed quality.
Imported by Mr. Nieuwenhuys, in 1814, and put up to sale
by Mr. Christie the same year. Bought in for 390gs.
3 ft. 5 in. by 2ft. 8| in.—C.
Now in the possession of M. Dansart, at Brussels.
302. Vander Hoof, a celebrated Dutch Historian and Poet.
His fine expressive countenance, indicating sixty-five years of
age, is seen in a three-quarter view. He has on a large cap, of
a dark colour, and wears a dark-brown gown with full sleeves
of a pale yellowish hue. A collar of gold chains is suspended
over the right shoulder, and, reaching to the waist, is there
held between the fingers of the left hand, which rests on the
hip. The right hand, at the same time, is placed on the head
of a bust of Homer, which stands on a covered table at the
side. Signed, and dated 1653. This capital portrait is of the
highest excellence of the master s work.
4ft. 8 in. by 4ft. G in.—C. (about.)
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of Sir Abraham Hume, Bart.
REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.
Portraits of Men.
301. A Gentleman with his Glove in his Hand. This
portrait represents a person of about fifty-five years of age, of
a thin countenance, and a Roman nose, having a tuft of beard
and mustacheos of a sandy hue. He has on a large slouched
hat, and is habited in a black silk suit, a plain white pendent
collar, and a dark-coloured cloak, and is seen standing at an
arched window, on the sill of which he rests his right arm,
holding a glove in the hand; the other hand is placed in a
foreshortened position on the same sill. The figure is opposed
to a light ground. Signed, and dated 1641. This picture,
as well as the companion, is of the most esteemed quality.
Imported by Mr. Nieuwenhuys, in 1814, and put up to sale
by Mr. Christie the same year. Bought in for 390gs.
3 ft. 5 in. by 2ft. 8| in.—C.
Now in the possession of M. Dansart, at Brussels.
302. Vander Hoof, a celebrated Dutch Historian and Poet.
His fine expressive countenance, indicating sixty-five years of
age, is seen in a three-quarter view. He has on a large cap, of
a dark colour, and wears a dark-brown gown with full sleeves
of a pale yellowish hue. A collar of gold chains is suspended
over the right shoulder, and, reaching to the waist, is there
held between the fingers of the left hand, which rests on the
hip. The right hand, at the same time, is placed on the head
of a bust of Homer, which stands on a covered table at the
side. Signed, and dated 1653. This capital portrait is of the
highest excellence of the master s work.
4ft. 8 in. by 4ft. G in.—C. (about.)
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of Sir Abraham Hume, Bart.