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Aert de Gelder ( or Arent; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter.The Getty Union Artist's Name List
only mentions "Aert", but the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam uses "Arent". He was the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of
As author of biblical scenes and portraits his style was inspired by Rembrandt's, using his artistic ideas, well into the 18th century, without being influenced by contemporary new fashions. From the artistic point of view his work can not be considered as passive imitation of the master; indeed, it stands for inventiveness in the narrative, taste for the theatrical and a strong emotional charge of the characters. All these traits made him one of the most important interpreters of Dutch painting of the late seventeenth century.
Aert de Gelder ( or Arent; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter.only mentions "Aert", but the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam uses "Arent". He was the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of
Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (, ; 15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), usually simply known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker and draughtsman. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally co ...
's late style into the 18th century.
Biography
De Gelder was born and died inDordrecht
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. He was one of Rembrandt’s last pupils while in Amsterdam
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, studying in his studio from 1661 to 1663. He was not only one of the most talented of Rembrandt’s pupils, but alsoone of his most devoted followers. Following Rembrandt's lead, de Gelder would paint such works as ''The Baptism of Christ'' and ''Ahimelech Giving the Sword of Goliath to David''. Story telling, transparent emotionalism, and an emphasis on the humanity of biblical characters are the distinguishing elements of his style.
Style
As author of biblical scenes and portraits his style was inspired by Rembrandt's, using his artistic ideas, well into the 18th century, without being influenced by contemporary new fashions. From the artistic point of view his work can not be considered as passive imitation of the master; indeed, it stands for inventiveness in the narrative, taste for the theatrical and a strong emotional charge of the characters. All these traits made him one of the most important interpreters of Dutch painting of the late seventeenth century.
Works
* Esther and Mordecai (Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts} * Judah and Tamar, c. 1681 (Vienna, Gemäldegalerie of the Academy of Fine Arts) * King David, c. 1683 (Amsterdam,