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Pieter van der Werff (1665-1722) - Pyramus and Thisbe
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Pieter van der Werff (1665-1722) - Pyramus and Thisbe

Step into the enchanting world of mythology and witness the poignant tale of Pyramus and Thisbe, immortalized in this breathtaking painting by Dutch Baroque master Pieter van der Werff. Pieter van der Werff was a Dutch Old Masters painter born in 1665. Pieter van der Werff's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices up to 53,255 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2001, the record price for this artist at auction is 53,255 USD for The Trapped Mouse (20 x 14 cm), sold at Lempertz, Cologne, in 2020. Pieter van der Werff has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and New York Times Magazine articles. The most recent article, A Novel by Benjamín Labatut, Explores the Dark Side of Science — and the Color Blue, was written for the Los Angeles Times in July 2022. The artist died in 1722. This captivating artwork captures the tragic love story of two star-crossed lovers, their forbidden passion leading to a heartbreaking climax. Van der Werff's masterful brushstrokes bring the narrative to life, transporting the viewer to a moonlit garden in a warm, golden glow. The vibrant foliage and towering trees create a sense of enclosure, emphasizing the lovers' isolation and the weight of their secret romance. The interplay of light and shadow and hope and despair creates a visually captivating and emotionally resonant masterpiece. This is an opportunity to own a rare masterpiece: This extraordinary painting, Pyramus und Thisbe by Pieter van der Werff, presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare and exquisite work of art. With its captivating narrative, masterful execution, and enduring appeal, this painting will surely become a cherished centerpiece in any art collection.

No. 68531677

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Pieter van der Werff (1665-1722) - Pyramus and Thisbe

Pieter van der Werff (1665-1722) - Pyramus and Thisbe

Step into the enchanting world of mythology and witness the poignant tale of Pyramus and Thisbe, immortalized in this breathtaking painting by Dutch Baroque master Pieter van der Werff. Pieter van der Werff was a Dutch Old Masters painter born in 1665.

Pieter van der Werff's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices up to 53,255 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2001, the record price for this artist at auction is 53,255 USD for The Trapped Mouse (20 x 14 cm), sold at Lempertz, Cologne, in 2020.

Pieter van der Werff has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and New York Times Magazine articles. The most recent article, A Novel by Benjamín Labatut, Explores the Dark Side of Science — and the Color Blue, was written for the Los Angeles Times in July 2022.
The artist died in 1722.

This captivating artwork captures the tragic love story of two star-crossed lovers, their forbidden passion leading to a heartbreaking climax.

Van der Werff's masterful brushstrokes bring the narrative to life, transporting the viewer to a moonlit garden in a warm, golden glow. The vibrant foliage and towering trees create a sense of enclosure, emphasizing the lovers' isolation and the weight of their secret romance.

The interplay of light and shadow and hope and despair creates a visually captivating and emotionally resonant masterpiece.

This is an opportunity to own a rare masterpiece:

This extraordinary painting, Pyramus und Thisbe by Pieter van der Werff, presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare and exquisite work of art. With its captivating narrative, masterful execution, and enduring appeal, this painting will surely become a cherished centerpiece in any art collection.

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