Pieter Lucaszn van de Venne with Anna de Carpentier and Child
A Master of Amsterdam’s Golden Age: The Life and Art of Bartholomeus van der Helst was born in Haarlem in 1613, quickly establishing himself as a prominent portraitist during the Dutch Baroque period. Influenced by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy, he honed his skills creating iconic images reflecting the wealth and sophistication of Amsterdam.
Bartholomeus van der Helst
Discover Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670), a master Dutch Golden Age portraitist renowned for his elegant depictions of Amsterdam's elite and dynamic group scenes!
Hermitage Museum
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