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DiaporamaThe Anio Valley with the Waterfalls of Tivoli, Cornelis Apostool, 1800 - 1825
Romanticism
1825
78.0 x 107.0 cm
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The Anio Valley with the Waterfalls of Tivoli, Cornelis Apostool, 1800 - 1825
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Artist Biography
Cornelis Apostool: Life, Art, and Diplomacy
Early Life and Education
- Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 6, 1762, Cornelis Apostool came from a large family – the eleventh of twelve children. His father, Jan Apostool, was a Mennonite merchant dealing in animal skins and cocoa beans, and his mother was Cornelia de Witte.
- He received early education in foreign languages with a French teacher in Delft.
- Apostool began an apprenticeship with a salesman specializing in silver and gold in Rotterdam before pursuing formal artistic training.
- From 1784 to 1786, he studied landscape painting under Hendrik Meijer at the Amsterdam Art Academy.
Artistic Development and Early Career
- In 1786, Apostool accompanied Meijer to England, where he established himself as an engraver of aquatints. This marked the beginning of his artistic career.
- He became Commissary-General of Commerce in London around 1793, demonstrating a talent for both art and administration.
- Following the Batavian Revolution, Apostool played a role in negotiating prisoner exchanges between the Batavian Republic and Great Britain.
Diplomatic Service and Government Roles
- Upon returning to the Netherlands in 1796, Apostool served as an illustrator for government agencies during the French occupation (1798-1802), working with the Agency of Interior Police and Water Management.
- He returned to London in 1802 to negotiate the release of Batavian ships.
- Apostool was appointed Government Secretary for the Dutch East Indies in 1806, though he never took up the post due to political changes with Louis Bonaparte becoming King of Holland.
- He briefly served as a diplomat in the Kingdom of Naples in 1807.
Directorship of the Rijksmuseum and Later Life
- Apostool’s most significant achievement came with his appointment as Director of the Royal Museum (now the Rijksmuseum) in Amsterdam in 1808, a position he held until his death.
- He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of the Netherlands in 1810.
- Cornelis Apostool passed away on February 10, 1844, at the age of 81 in Amsterdam.
Artistic Style and Notable Works
- Apostool is known for his aquatints, landscapes, and historical scenes.
- “The Anio Valley with the Waterfalls of Tivoli” (c. 1800-1825) is among his most recognized works, showcasing a Romantic sensibility in its depiction of Italian scenery.
- While some earlier accounts labeled him a dilettante, recent scholarship suggests Apostool was a skilled artist who produced high-quality aquatints of others’ paintings and drawings.
Historical Significance
- Cornelis Apostool's life exemplifies the multifaceted roles individuals could occupy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries – artist, diplomat, and administrator.
- His directorship of the Rijksmuseum was crucial during a period of significant cultural change in the Netherlands.
- Apostool’s work provides valuable insight into the artistic tastes and historical context of his time.
Cornelis Apostool
1762 - 1844 , Netherlands
Quick Facts
- Birth Date: 1762-08-06
- Birth Place: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Death Date: 1844-02-10
- Influenced By: ['Hendrik Meijer']
- Movement: ['Romanticism']
- Name: Cornelis Apostool
- Nationality: Dutch
- Notable Works: ['The Anio Valley with the Waterfalls of Tivoli']
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