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In addition to individual equestrian portraits of princes Maurits and Frederik Hendrik (SK-A-3125, SK-A-394, SK-A-4112). Van Hillegaert also depicted the two men on horseback together, as in this painting. They are composed in the same way as the individual portraits, with the riders shown prominently on a dark, elevated foreground against a background with a low horizon and populated with small figures. Here the two commanders are shown as victors in front of an army camp on a spot that is impossible to pinpoint geographically. That this is not the depiction of a specific victory is clear from the fact that the artist did not portray the substantial age difference between the two men. Maurits’s white horse looks like the white warhorse presented to him after the Battle of Nieuwpoort in 1600, which is probably portrayed in another of Van Hillegaert’s equestrian portraits (SK-A-3125). There are other versions of this particular painting, including a smaller one on panel in the Prinsenhof in Delft (fig. a). None of them are signed, but the obvious similarity to Van Hillegaert’s individual equestrian portraits leaves no doubt that they should be placed in his circle. His authorship is suspect in this particular painting, however. The execution of the horses, for example, in which his distinctive modelling with visible brushstrokes is lacking, differs from that of the securely attributed works, which suggests that this is a workshop piece. The compositional scheme of the riders facing each other is derived from a 16th-century tapestry series illustrating the genealogy of the House of Nassau, which was woven after designs by Bernard van Orley, each one showing two princes.6 At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Maurits was given the painted tapestry patterns, and according to Van Mander commissioned oil paintings to be made after them.7 Then, in 1632, Frederik Hendrik had new tapestries made from the designs for Paleis Noordeinde.8 It is not inconceivable that the tapestries influenced the composition of this painting, which would argue for a date after 1632. The similarities to Van Hillegaert’s equestrian portraits of Frederik Hendrik that can be dated after 1629 (for example, SK-A-394 and SK-A-4112) suggest that this double portrait was executed around 1630-35. In 1754 the painting was in the Binnenhof,9 but by 1763 it had been moved to the Stadholder’s Court in The Hague, when it was still being attributed to Van Mierevelt.10 It is not inconceivable, then, that it originally belonged to Frederik Hendrik. Yvette Bruijnen, 2007 See Bibliography and Rijksmuseum painting catalogues See Key to abbreviations and Acknowledgements This entry was published in J. Bikker (ed.), Dutch Paintings of the Seventeenth Century in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, I: Artists Born between 1570 and 1600, coll. cat. Amsterdam 2007, no. 131.

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Artist Biography

early life and artistic beginnings

pauwels van hillegaert (workshop of), a prominent figure in the dutch golden age, was christened on july 29, 1596, in amsterdam. his parents, francois van hillegaert and janneke spierinx, laid the foundation for his future artistic endeavors. in 1620, pauwels married anneken homis from antwerp, with whom he had several children, including a namesake who would follow in his footsteps as a painter.

artistic contributions

pauwels van hillegaert (workshop of) is renowned for his captivating landscapes and military scenes, often referred to as a ‘battle painter’ in the archives. his notable works include:

the princes of orange and their families on horseback, riding out from the buitenhof, the hague (144 x 214 cm, mauritshuis, the hague, netherlands, oil on canvas), which showcases his mastery of depicting horsemen and battle scenes.
other notable works that highlight his skill in capturing the essence of military life and its grandeur.

museums featuring his work

mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands), which houses an impressive collection of dutch art, including pauwels van hillegaert's (workshop of) works.
other museums featuring his art, such as the stedelijk museum amsterdam, which is renowned for its modern and contemporary art collection.

legacy and influence

pauwels van hillegaert (workshop of) left an indelible mark on the dutch golden age, influencing future generations of artists with his unique style. his work can be seen as a bridge between the traditional landscape painting and the emerging trends of the 17th century. key points: * christened on july 29, 1596, in amsterdam * married anneken homis from antwerp in 1620 * known for landscapes and military scenes, especially siege scenes with princes maurits and frederik hendrik * featured in the mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands) and other notable museums further reading: * [https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cph3-the-dutch-golden-age-art-movement](https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cph3-the-dutch-golden-age-art-movement) - the dutch golden age art movement * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/landscape_painting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/landscape_painting) - landscape painting

pauwels van hillegaert (workshop of)

1596 - 1640 , Netherlands

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Landscape painting
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Esaias van de Velde']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Isaac van Swanenburgh']
Date Of Birth: January 13, 1596
Date Of Death: April 27, 1656
Full Name: Jan Josephszoon van Goyen
Nationality: Dutch
Notable Artworks:
- Village Fair
- Foreshore Scene
- Wayside Inn
Place Of Birth: Leiden, Netherlands

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