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Jan (Baptist) Kobell II (1778-1814), Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Science, Literature and the Fine Arts, Willem Bartel van der Kooi, 1811

  • Creation date1811
  • Dimensions89.0 x 70.0 cm

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Jan (Baptist) Kobell II (1778-1814), Painter, in the Uniform of a Member of the Royal Institute of Science, Literature and the Fine Arts, Willem Bartel van der Kooi, 1811

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Artwork Description

Portrait of Jan Kobell (II), painter, in the uniform of a member of the Royal Institute of Science, Literature and Schoone Arts. The painter is presented sitting in a chair with a drawing in his hand, in front of a donkey with a painting of a landscape with grazing cattle. The drawing shows the same performance as the painting.

Artist Biography

early life and training

willem bartel van der kooij, a renowned frisian dutch painter, was born in augustinusga, friesland, in 1768 into an affluent family. at the tender age of twelve, he began his apprenticeship with a local firm of painters and decorators, marking the inception of his artistic journey. under the guidance of carel jacob van baar van slangenburgh, a prominent frisian painter, van der kooij refined his skills, eventually becoming a pupil.

artistic career and specialization

in 1791, van der kooij relocated to leeuwarden, where he became an integral member of the artists' society 'kunstliefde en vriendschap'. he specialized in portrait painting, earning the reputation as one of the most significant portrait painters in friesland. his subjects often included members of the frisian nobility and bourgeoisie.

notable works

* adriaen pieter twent (1745-1816), count of rosenburg, minister of inland waters, minister of the interior and chamberlain to king louis napoleon, painted in 1809, showcases van der kooij's mastery of portrait painting. this piece is now featured on ArtsDot.com. * other notable works by van der kooij can be found in the van gogh museum (netherlands), which, although primarily dedicated to vincent van gogh, also features an extensive collection of other dutch artists, including van der kooij's portraits.

legacy and later life

willem bartel van der kooij passed away in leeuwarden in 1836, leaving behind a legacy as one of friesland's most celebrated painters. his contributions to the world of art continue to be celebrated through his works, now easily accessible via ArtsDot.com, which offers a comprehensive platform for art enthusiasts and researchers alike. important: all artworks and biographical information are subject to copyright and may be protected by international laws.
willem bartel van der kooij

willem bartel van der kooij

1768 - 1836 , Netherlands

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Veduta painting
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
    • William Marlow
    • Samuel Scott
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Luca Carlevaris
    • Bernardo Bellotto
  • Date Of Birth: 18 October 1697
  • Date Of Death: 19 April 1768
  • Full Name: Giovanni Antonio Canal
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Notable Artworks:
    • The Stonemason's Yard
    • Regatta on the Grand Canal
    • Eton College
    • A View of Venice
  • Place Of Birth: Venice, Italy
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