Jan Uytenbogaert
1689
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan van der Bruggen
Jan van der Bruggen (1649–1729) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jan Uytenbogaert is a 1689 ink by Jan van der Bruggen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man in fancy clothes sitting at a cluttered table. Around him are odd objects: a monkey eating fruit, a violin, a balance scale, and a basket of apples. The room looks like a workshop, with tools and books in the background. The man’s outfit and the strange mix of items suggest this isn’t just a portrait—it’s a symbol. The monkey might stand for something human-like, while the scale could hint at fairness or measurement. If you like this mix of hidden meanings, look up Baroque.
Jan van der Bruggen (1649–1729) was an artist.
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