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David Bailly: De 22 bekendste schilderijen, gedocumenteerd

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Samenvatting

Volgens deze ranglijst is Johanna Visscher (1628) het beroemdste schilderij van David Bailly; het wordt bewaard in het Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava. Daarop volgen Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk (1650) en Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk (1633). Deze lijst is gebaseerd op de 22 werken van David Bailly in de catalogus en bevat de 22 bekendste werken, inclusief datum, museum en beschrijving voor elk item.

1584 – 1657, Leiden Baroque Meeste werken: Rijksmuseum

David Bailly: de top 10 resultaten van de lijst

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Johanna Visscher (1628) door David Bailly

Johanna Visscher

1628 · Oil On Panel · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

David Bailly painted Johanna Visscher about 1628. The portrait presents a woman of high social standing, captured in a formal bust-length composition. She faces the viewer with a calm, direct gaze that establishes an immediate connection. Her status is signaled through the elaborate details of her attire, including a large, crisp white ruff collar and a jeweled bodice.

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Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk (1650) door David Bailly

Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk

1650 · Oil On Canvas · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

In this bust-length portrait, David Bailly presents the subject, Ripperd Van Groenendijk, with a quiet and dignified presence. The man is positioned slightly off-center, turned toward the viewer's right, yet his gaze meets the observer directly. This direct eye contact creates an immediate sense of connection between the sitter and the viewer. The composition is set against a dark, indistinct, and flat background, which ensures that the focus remains entirely…

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Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk (1633) door David Bailly

Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk

1633 · Oil On Canvas · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Created in 1633, this work is a product of the Dutch Golden Age. The style reflects the period's preoccupation with technical precision and the realistic depiction of social status through costume. The portrait adheres to the conventions of 17th-century Dutch Baroque portraiture, where the focus remains entirely on the individual and the material markers of their identity. The meticulous attention to the textures of lace, linen, and silk demonstrates the…

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Young man with a fur hat (1637) door David Bailly

Young man with a fur hat

1637 · Oil On Panel · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Young man with a fur hat is a bust-length portrait by the Dutch Golden Age painter David Bailly. Known in Dutch as Jonge man met bontmuts, the work functions as a tronie, focusing on the character and expression of the subject rather than a specific individual's likeness. The sitter is presented in a close-up view, centered against a dark, indistinct background.

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Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden (1601) door David Bailly

Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden

1601 · Oil On Canvas

This oil on canvas work, titled Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden, was executed by the Dutch artist David Bailly. Dated about 1601, the painting presents a formal study of a man of high academic status. The subject is captured in a moment of quiet dignity, his presence defined by the scholarly weight of his position.

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The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep (1628) door David Bailly

The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep

1628 · Oil · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

A young man emerges from a deep, indeterminate darkness, his presence defined by a sudden, sharp light that sweeps across his features. This is Gerrit Schaep, captured in a moment of quiet dignity. He sits in a three-quarter view, his body angled slightly away while his gaze meets the viewer with a steady, calm composure. The light, descending from the upper left, carves the contours of his face, casting soft…

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Portrait of Willem Ruychaver (1632) door David Bailly

Portrait of Willem Ruychaver

1632 · Oil · Museum van Loon, Amsterdam

The Portrait of Willem Ruychaver is an oil painting executed by David Bailly in 1632. This work belongs to the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by significant developments in portraiture and still-life painting within the Netherlands.

David Bailly: lijst vervolgd, 11 tot 22

Belangrijkste onderwerpen in het werk van David Bailly

De vier onderwerpen die het meest frequent in deze werken worden afgebeeld, elk met zijn bekendste voorbeeld.

David Bailly: musea die werken bezitten

De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van David Bailly Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Rijksmuseum, AmsterdamRijksmuseum Amsterdam 5 Young man with a fur hat, Self-Portrait, Self-Portrait
Slovak National Gallery, BratislavaSlovak National Gallery Bratislava 2 Johanna Visscher, The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San FranciscoFine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco 2 Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk, Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 2 Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man, Possibly a Botanist
Museum van Loon, AmsterdamMuseum van Loon Amsterdam 1 Portrait of Willem Ruychaver
Stedelijk Museum, AlkmaarStedelijk Museum Alkmaar 1 Portrait of Dirck van Egmond van de Nijenburg (1614-1663)
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, IthacaHerbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Ithaca 1 Vanitas
National Museum in Wrocław, WrocławNational Museum in Wrocław Wrocław 1 Portrait of Prince Janusz Radziwiłł

David Bailly per decennium: het beroemdste schilderij van elk

Werken per decennium

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David Bailly: vragen en gedocumenteerde antwoorden

Welk schilderij van David Bailly staat bovenaan de lijst met de beroemdste werken?Toon het antwoord

Johanna Visscher (1628), Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava. De volgende werken zijn Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk (1650) en Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk (1633).

Hoe oud was David Bailly toen Johanna Visscher werd geschilderd?Toon het antwoord

44 jaar: David Bailly werd geboren in 1584 en Johanna Visscher dateert uit 1628.

Welke werken vormen de top 10 van David Bailly?Toon het antwoord

Johanna Visscher, Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk, Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk, Young man with a fur hat, Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden, The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep, Portrait of Willem Ruychaver, Young Man in a Black Cap, Portrait of Dirck van Egmond van de Nijenburg (1614-1663) en Vanitas. De bovenstaande lijst bevat de datum en het museum waar elk werk wordt bewaard.

Hoeveel werken van David Bailly zijn geregistreerd?Toon het antwoord

De catalogus bevat 22 werken van David Bailly, gedateerd tussen 1601 en 1651.

In welke collecties bevinden zich de bekendste werken van David Bailly?Toon het antwoord

Voornamelijk in Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), Slovak National Gallery (Bratislava) en Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco). De bovenstaande museumtabel geeft de volledige verdeling weer.

Wanneer werden de beroemdste werken van David Bailly geschilderd?Toon het antwoord

In 1630s: 5 van de 22 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk.

Welke gedateerde werken van David Bailly zijn hier de vroegste en de meest recente?Toon het antwoord

Het vroegste gedateerde werk in deze lijst is Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden (1601); het laatste is Self-Portrait with Vanitas Symbols (1651).

Welke onderwerpen komen het meest voor in het werk van David Bailly?Toon het antwoord

Man (6), White collar (3) en Ruff (3), van de 22 werken die op deze pagina worden vermeld.

Welke materialen gebruikte David Bailly het meest?Toon het antwoord

Oil On Panel, in 4 van de 22 werken die op deze pagina worden vermeld.

Welke kunststroming vertegenwoordigt David Bailly?Toon het antwoord

Baroque en Dutch baroque, zoals vastgelegd in de werken op deze pagina.

Welke werken van David Bailly zijn in het bezit van het Rijksmuseum?Toon het antwoord

Young man with a fur hat, Self-Portrait en Self-Portrait behoren tot de 5 werken op deze pagina in de collectie van het Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

David Bailly: leven en werk

David Bailly: A Life in Dutch Golden Age Art

Early Life and Training (1584-1608)

  • Birth and Family: David Bailly was born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1584. His father, Peter Bailly, was a Flemish immigrant who worked as a calligrapher and fencing master.
  • Early Artistic Education: He initially received drawing instruction from his father and the copper engraver Jacques de Gheyn. This foundational training instilled in him a strong draftsmanship.
  • Apprenticeships: Bailly further honed his skills through apprenticeships with Adriaan Verburg, a surgeon-painter in Leiden, and Cornelius van der Voort, a portrait painter in Amsterdam. These experiences exposed him to different artistic techniques and subject matter.

The Grand Tour and Early Career (1608-1613)

  • Continental Travels: In the winter of 1608, Bailly embarked on a ‘Grand Tour,’ traveling through Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Hamburg, Tyrol, and Venice before reaching Rome. This journey was crucial for his artistic development.
  • Italian Influence: He spent five months in Venice working as a journeyman, absorbing the influences of Italian Renaissance and Venetian art. His return voyage included commissions from German princes, including the Duke of Brunswick.

Artistic Development and Style (1613-1657)

  • Diverse Subject Matter: Upon returning to the Netherlands in 1613, Bailly began painting a variety of subjects, including still lifes and portraits. He became known for his self-portraits and depictions of students and professors at the University of Leiden.
  • Vanitas Paintings: A significant portion of his oeuvre consists of *vanitas* paintings – symbolic works that reflect on the transience of life, often featuring flowers, candles, and other ephemeral objects. These paintings demonstrate a philosophical depth alongside artistic skill.
  • Portraiture Style: His portrait style is characterized by realism and attention to detail, capturing the likenesses and personalities of his sitters with sensitivity.

Major Achievements and Guild Membership

  • Guild Leadership: In 1648, Bailly was elected headman of the Leiden Guild of St. Luke, a testament to his standing within the artistic community.
  • Teaching Legacy: He served as a teacher and mentor to his nephews, Harmen and Pieter Steenwijck, passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation.

Influences and Historical Significance

  • Artistic Influences: Bailly was influenced by the Italian masters he encountered during his Grand Tour, as well as by Dutch predecessors in portraiture and still life painting.
  • Impact on Dutch Art: He contributed to the flourishing of art during the Dutch Golden Age, particularly through his insightful *vanitas* paintings that reflected the era’s preoccupation with mortality and spirituality.
  • Legacy: While not as widely recognized today as some of his contemporaries, David Bailly remains an important figure in the history of Dutch art, representing a blend of technical skill, intellectual depth, and artistic innovation.