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Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with Their Tutor

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Attributed to Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691) An Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639–1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort (1638–1653) with Their Tutor and Coachman Signed 'A. Cuyp. fecit' lower left Oil on panel 28 3/4 x 35 7/8 in Aelbert Cuyp was a prominent Dutch landscape painter during the Dutch Golden Age. Born in Dordrecht into a family of painters—his father Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp was also an artist—Aelbert became renowned for his luminous landscapes, pastoral scenes, and portraits that often captured the golden light of the late afternoon. His works are marked by a masterful use of light and atmosphere, drawing inspiration from Italianate landscapes while staying deeply rooted in Dutch realism. Though less well-known during his lifetime compared to contemporaries like Rembrandt or Vermeer, Cuyp's reputation grew significantly in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially among English collectors, who admired the serene, sun-drenched quality of his work. His ability to blend portraiture, landscape, and animal painting into a cohesive and elegant composition remains a hallmark of his artistic legacy. This painting, dated circa 1652, is a compelling study for Cuyp's masterpiece (now in the collection at The Met, New York) and example of his ability to merge landscape and portraiture with sophistication and flair. It portrays two young Dutch noblemen, Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort, posed confidently on horseback, accompanied by their tutor and coachman. The boys belonged to a prominent patrician family from Dordrecht, and this portrait commemorates their social status and education. Cuyp skillfully positions the figures within a sweeping, atmospheric landscape that serves as both a backdrop and a narrative element. The golden light, a Cuyp trademark, bathes the scene in warmth and elegance, while the horses and figures are rendered with precision and vitality. The composition reflects not only aristocratic ideals of youth, virtue, and discipline but also the importance of equestrian training and scholarly tutelage in noble households of the period.
  • Attributed to:
    Aelbert Cuyp (1620 - 1691, Dutch)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446316340592

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