Who painted Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1777.

Where can I see Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Museum-quality prints of Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1777

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:on back of chair in image: JDBray 1663; verso at lower right in graphite: Geoffrered / aan myn Eerwaarde Vriend ! / Den Heer J.F. ... / Amsterdam 14 Maars 1786 / PvAmstel / JC; verso along bottom in graphite: J de Bray del 1663 / Ploos van Amstel J.C. F 1773
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 4)

About this work

Overview

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1777 using etching and roulette techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts six men seated around a table, likely directors of a local institution, conveying a sense of seriousness and leadership through their facial expressions and postures.

Technique & Style

Ploos van Amstel employed fine lines and detailed work, characteristic of etching, to capture the men's clothing and expressions, with burnishing used to achieve varying tones.