Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem
1777
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacobus Buys
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is a 1777 ink by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Six men in tall hats and long coats sit around a table, all facing forward. The tablecloth has a patterned design, and one man holds a small object like a key or tool. Their faces look serious, with some resting hands on the table or in their laps. This etching shows a group of leaders, likely from a local organization. The artist used fine lines to capture their expressions and clothing details. Want to know more? Check out how etching works.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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