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Gerrit van Honthorst (1592–1656), born and deceased in Utrecht, was a Dutch painter trained by Abraham Bloemaert. During his stay in Rome he encountered Caravaggio’s work. There he developed nocturnal scenes illuminated by candles, including Christ before the High Priest, painted around 1617. This dramatic treatment of light became a defining feature of his early compositions.
After returning to Utrecht in 1620, he also painted secular subjects, pastoral scenes and portraits. He worked in London for Charles I in 1628, subsequently receiving major commissions from Frederick Henry of Orange in The Hague. From 1635 he also produced historical compositions for Christian IV of Denmark. His career thus connects Utrecht Caravaggism with an international practice as a court painter.
This profile brings together identity references for Gerard van Honthorst and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.
Dobiaschofsky · Genève Enchères · Piguet
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Oil on wood
Und Werkstatt - And Workshop
Öl auf Holz
Catalogue period : 2021-05-07
Published result : 2000 CHF
Fees not specified in the available data
Estimate : CHF 3800
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Oil on canvas
Suiveur de Gerrit van Honthorst — Le joueur de flûte
huile sur toile
Suiveur de
Catalogue period : 2017-09-01
Follower of
Published result : 1000 CHF
Fees not specified in the available data
Estimate : CHF 1000–1500
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Oil on canvas
Suiveur de Gerrit Van Honthorst — Musiciens,
huile sur toile
suiveur de
Catalogue period : 2013-10-02
Follower of
Published result : 600 CHF
Fees not specified in the available data
Estimate : CHF 800–1200
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