Portret van een man, vermoedelijk een lid van de familie van Citters - Caspar Netscher
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A refined portrait attributed to Caspar Netscher, depicting a man believed to be a member of the van Citters family, rendered with meticulous detail and elegant composition.
This portrait, attributed to Caspar Netscher, depicts a man believed to be a member of the van Citters family. Netscher, a Dutch painter born in Heidelberg, Germany, was known for his portraits and genre scenes, often characterised by their refined detail and elegant composition. He spent his formative years in the Netherlands, studying under Hendrick Coster and later with Gerard ter Borch, whose influence is evident in Netscher's meticulous rendering of fabrics and textures. The sitter is portrayed in a dark, flowing robe with delicate lace cuffs and collar, his long, curled hair cascading around his shoulders. He leans casually against a stone plinth adorned with a relief of cherubs, adding a classical element to the composition. In the background, a glimpse of a cloudy sky and classical statuary suggests an outdoor setting, possibly a garden or park. The overall effect is one of understated opulence and refined taste, typical of portraits commissioned by the Dutch elite during the Golden Age.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Portret van een man, vermoedelijk een lid van de familie van Citters - Caspar Netscher
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
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- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Caspar Netscher
He was born around 1639, probably in Heidelberg or Prague. His father, a sculptor from Stuttgart, died when Caspar was two. During the siege of Heidelberg his mother fled with four children; two older brothers died of hunger. He was placed with the painter Hendrick Coster in Arnhem, then became a student of Gerard ter Borch in Deventer. Ter Borch was the most important influence on his work; Netscher appears as a model in several of Ter Borch's paintings.
His portraits and genre scenes of The Hague's fashionable society were painted with a precision that earned comparisons to Vermeer. He rendered fabrics, lace and reflected light with miniaturist exactitude. Cosimo III de' Medici bought his work. He kept drawings of finished paintings as records (ricordi), noting prices, patron names and colour choices.
He was plagued by gout but remained productive, sometimes painting from bed. Two of his sons, Constantyn and Theodorus, became painters in his style. A third, Anthonie, emigrated to Batavia. He died in The Hague in 1684, at about forty-five.
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