Engraving C. Bloemaert 1684 - Paper - 1650-1700






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Cornelis Abrahamsz. Bloemaert II (Utrecht, c. 1603 – Rome, September 28, 1692) was a Dutch painter and engraver during the Golden Age, best known for his reproduction prints. He was the grandson of architect Cornelis Bloemaert I (c. 1540–1593).
He was born as the second son of his father Abraham Bloemaert and studied alongside his father, his brothers Hendrick and Adriaen, and his father's pupil, Gerard van Honthorst. Although he initially learned the painting craft, he mainly focused on printmaking, which he learned from Crispijn de Passe de Oude (I). In 1630, he went to Paris, where he created engravings for Michel de Marolles' Temple des Muses. In 1633, he moved to Rome.
His work can be recognized by the richness of the colors and the softness of the transitions between them. Among his pupils are Michel Natalis and Gilles Rousselet. Some of his better-known engravings include Annibale Carracci's The Holy Family, Pietro da Cortona's Adoration of the Shepherds, and Rubens' Meleager.
According to Houbraken, he traveled to Rome to make copies of many Italian paintings. He was so successful in this that he stayed there until he received word that his father wanted to see him one last time before he died. However, he postponed his return so long that his father passed away, and he remained in Rome until he died there himself. He was a member of the Bentvueghels with the bent name 'Winter'.
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Seller's Story
Cornelis Abrahamsz. Bloemaert II (Utrecht, c. 1603 – Rome, September 28, 1692) was a Dutch painter and engraver during the Golden Age, best known for his reproduction prints. He was the grandson of architect Cornelis Bloemaert I (c. 1540–1593).
He was born as the second son of his father Abraham Bloemaert and studied alongside his father, his brothers Hendrick and Adriaen, and his father's pupil, Gerard van Honthorst. Although he initially learned the painting craft, he mainly focused on printmaking, which he learned from Crispijn de Passe de Oude (I). In 1630, he went to Paris, where he created engravings for Michel de Marolles' Temple des Muses. In 1633, he moved to Rome.
His work can be recognized by the richness of the colors and the softness of the transitions between them. Among his pupils are Michel Natalis and Gilles Rousselet. Some of his better-known engravings include Annibale Carracci's The Holy Family, Pietro da Cortona's Adoration of the Shepherds, and Rubens' Meleager.
According to Houbraken, he traveled to Rome to make copies of many Italian paintings. He was so successful in this that he stayed there until he received word that his father wanted to see him one last time before he died. However, he postponed his return so long that his father passed away, and he remained in Rome until he died there himself. He was a member of the Bentvueghels with the bent name 'Winter'.
Photos are part of the description, so please review the photos carefully to prevent inconvenience. If in doubt, ask questions via the auction master before bidding.
