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De Hulst’s View of the Valkhof is taken from the north west. It shows the city of Nijmegen rising up on the banks of the river Waal with its ancient Imperial Palace called the Valkhof, which was built by Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa (c. 1122/24-90).1 The foreground is enlivened with a ferry-boat with figures, cattle and a coach. There are many similar views by De Hulst, some of which are painted in an oval format. Signed versions are in Rotterdam, Cape Town and in a private collection.2 A drawing of this subject is in London, catalogued under the name of De Hulst.3 Topographical accuracy was not De Hulst’s main concern, as the many differences in the architecture in the several versions of this subject suggest. The subject of the Valkhof was popularized by Jan van Goyen, whose work De Hulst was obviously acquainted with (cf. SK-A-122). Despite the presence of De Hulst’s signature, the present painting was once catalogued as by or in the manner of Van Goyen,4 and it is not surprising that some of De Hulst’s views of the Valkhof are falsely signed Van Goyen. The technique with the thin, whitish or transparent ground is comparable to that of Van Goyen, and the same applies to De Hulst’s palette, which is dominated by browns and greens. As no dated paintings by De Hulst have come to light, the chronology of his work remains more or less obscure. In the Rijksmuseum painting the Hoenderpoort and the Hoendertoren are depicted as they were before being rebuilt into the Belvedere in 1646-49.5 However, a dating after the mid-1640s is suggested by the dendrochronology, and is likely for other reasons as well. Beck dates De Hulst’s views with prominent architecture after 1645, for the artist’s compositional schemes then became increasingly uniform and routine.6 The staffage in the present painting, such as the coach on the ferry-boat, and the location of the boat at lower right, near the edge, is related to Van Goyen’s work from around 1646.7 Similar views of the Valkhof by other Van Goyen followers are dated 1647 and 1649, indicating that this was a popular theme at that time.8 It is tempting to assume that the demand for paintings with this subject increased after Van Goyen painted his large view of the Valkhof in 1641, possibly commissioned by the City of Nijmegen.9 De Hulst may have based his views of the Valkhof on a prototype made prior to 1646, possibly a painting or a drawing by Van Goyen.10 Gerdien Wuestman, 2007 See Bibliography and Rijksmuseum painting catalogues See Key to abbreviations and Acknowledgements This entry was published in J. Bikker (ed.), Dutch Paintings of the Seventeenth Century in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, I: Artists Born between 1570 and 1600, coll. cat. Amsterdam 2007, no. 152.

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early life and training

frans de hulst, a prominent dutch painter, was born in haarlem, netherlands around 1610. as per the rkd (rijksbureau voor kunstinventarisatie), he was a pupil of pieter mulier i and later became a member of the haarlem guild of st. luke in 1631.

artistic style and notable works

de hulst is renowned for his captivating beach scenes and landscapes, often reminiscent of salomon van ruysdael and jan van goyen. his paintings, characterized by their serene and idyllic portrayal of the dutch countryside, have been a subject of fascination for art enthusiasts worldwide.

notable works:
- the last judgment (not attributed to frans de hulst but mentioned in the context of dutch golden age art movement)
- a polander walking towards the right by rembrandt van rijn, showcasing the influence of dutch golden age on contemporary artists
museums featuring his work:
- st. joriskerk, amersfoort, netherlands (not directly associated with frans de hulst but mentioned in the context of dutch golden age art movement)
- maurits (mentioned in the context of dutch golden age art movement, featuring works by prominent dutch artists)

legacy and influence

de hulst's contributions to the dutch golden age art movement have been significant, with his landscapes embodying the essence of this period. his emphasis on naturalism and everyday life has influenced subsequent generations of artists.

art movement: dutch golden age
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conclusion

frans de hulst's legacy in the realm of dutch golden age landscapes is undeniable. his serene and captivating paintings continue to inspire art enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the netherlands' rich cultural heritage.

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frans de hulst

1610 - 1661 , Netherlands

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Caravaggism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Baroque painting
- Artemisia Gentileschi
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
Date Of Birth: September 29, 1571
Date Of Death: July 18, 1610
Full Name: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- The Calling of Saint Matthew
- Supper at Emmaus
- David and Goliath
- Death of the Virgin
Place Of Birth: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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