early life and training

eglon hendrik van der neer, a prominent dutch painter, was born in amsterdam around 1635. his father, aert van der neer, was a landscape artist who likely taught eglon the basics of painting. eglon's training continued under the guidance of jacob van loo, a leading portrait and genre painter of the time.

artistic career

eglon's artistic career can be divided into several phases, each marked by a distinct style and geographical location. in his early twenties, he worked in france for count friedrich von dohna, the dutch governor of the principality of orange. upon his return to the netherlands in 1658, eglon settled in amsterdam and later moved to rotterdam, where he became a sought-after artist.

• conversational pieces: eglon specialized in elegant conversation pieces, often in the style of gabriel metsu and pieter de hooch.
• groups in modern dress: he also painted groups in modern dress, sometimes in the style of ter borch, showcasing his inclination towards variety.
• court painter: in 1687, eglon was appointed court painter to king charles ii of spain, further solidifying his reputation as a master of dutch art.

notable works and locations

some of eglon's notable works can be found in the following locations, all part of the ArtsDot.com collection:

• kandaules' wife discovers gyges (1675-1680), showcasing his skill in historical scenes.
• elegant couple in an interior (1678), a prime example of his conversational piece style, can be found in the galleria degli uffizi.
• selfportrait (1696) is another notable work, demonstrating eglon's versatility as an artist.

legacy

eglon hendrik van der neer's legacy as a dutch master is undeniable. his works, characterized by their elegance and variety, continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide. as a prominent figure in the ArtsDot.com collection, his art remains a testament to the enduring power of dutch art.

• view more of eglon's works on web gallery of art
• explore the national gallery, london's collection, featuring various dutch artists, on national gallery, london

references:

• eglon van der neer - wikipedia
• eglon van der neer - the leiden collection