What are the key characteristics of Tudor and 17th-century Dutch portraiture?

Tudor and 17th-century Dutch portraiture typically features formal full-length or half-length poses, sober dark garments contrasting with intricate lace or pleated ruff collars, and symbolic coats of arms.

What materials were traditionally used to create historical oil portraits?

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How can one identify authentic period oil paintings from this era?

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How can a pair of large portrait paintings be styled in a modern home?

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What is the recommended method for cleaning and preserving oil paintings?

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Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Name: Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241818
Price: 2450 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

For Sale by Artsonline

Description

Superb Pair Huge Tudor-Style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis van der Voort

Brief Description:

This is a magnificent and exceptionally large matching pair of mid-20th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait Paintings, believed to be after works by the celebrated Dutch portrait artist Cornelis van der Voort (1576–1624).

These impressive full-length portraits depict the distinguished early 17th-century Dutch aristocratic couple Adriaen de Kies van Wiessen and Justina van Teylingen, both dressed in elaborate Jacobean-period attire.

The gentleman stands confidently upon a chequered stone floor, wearing a richly embroidered dark green-black doublet, fashionable breeches, delicate lace cuffs and an imposing white pleated ruff collar. He holds a pair of gloves, with a finely detailed heraldic coat of arms appearing above.

His female companion is equally splendid, wearing an exquisite dark green gown with elaborate gold embroidery, decorative chains, delicate lacework and a magnificent white ruff collar. A corresponding heraldic coat of arms appears in the background.

Together, the paintings beautifully capture the grandeur, wealth and aristocratic elegance of early 17th-century European portraiture, with particularly attractive attention to the sitters' facial features, sumptuous costumes and intricate detailing.

Both paintings are presented within matching black moulded frames with gilt inner detailing, creating a wonderfully imposing and harmonious pair.

An exceptionally decorative and striking pair of portraits that would make a magnificent statement displayed together in a grand hallway, country house, period residence, library or traditional interior.

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Period: Mid-20th Century, circa 1950–1960

Style: Elizabethan/Jacobean, early 17th-century portraiture

Artist: Believed to be after Cornelis van der Voort (Dutch, 1576–1624)

Condition:

Good vintage condition overall, with some light surface marks, minor imperfections and age-related wear, as expected.

Please study the accompanying photographs, which form an important part of the description.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 67.7'' | 171.9 cm

Width: 35.7'' | 90.6 cm

Depth: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

171.9cm (67.68")

Width

90.6cm (35.67")

Depth

6.8cm (2.68")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated these Tudor Style Portrait Paintings to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1241818

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Description

Superb Pair Huge Tudor-Style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis van der Voort

Brief Description:

This is a magnificent and exceptionally large matching pair of mid-20th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait Paintings, believed to be after works by the celebrated Dutch portrait artist Cornelis van der Voort (1576–1624).

fig 1. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 1. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

These impressive full-length portraits depict the distinguished early 17th-century Dutch aristocratic couple Adriaen de Kies van Wiessen and Justina van Teylingen, both dressed in elaborate Jacobean-period attire.

fig 2. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 2. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

The gentleman stands confidently upon a chequered stone floor, wearing a richly embroidered dark green-black doublet, fashionable breeches, delicate lace cuffs and an imposing white pleated ruff collar. He holds a pair of gloves, with a finely detailed heraldic coat of arms appearing above.

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His female companion is equally splendid, wearing an exquisite dark green gown with elaborate gold embroidery, decorative chains, delicate lacework and a magnificent white ruff collar.

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A corresponding heraldic coat of arms appears in the background.

fig 3. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 3. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Together, the paintings beautifully capture the grandeur, wealth and aristocratic elegance of early 17th-century European portraiture, with particularly attractive attention to the sitters' facial features, sumptuous costumes and intricate detailing.

fig 4. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 4. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Both paintings are presented within matching black moulded frames with gilt inner detailing, creating a wonderfully imposing and harmonious pair.

An exceptionally decorative and striking pair of portraits that would make a magnificent statement displayed together in a grand hallway, country house, period residence, library or traditional interior.

fig 5. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 5. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Period: Mid-20th Century, circa 1950–1960

Style: Elizabethan/Jacobean, early 17th-century portraiture

Artist: Believed to be after Cornelis van der Voort (Dutch, 1576–1624)

fig 6. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 6. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Condition:

Good vintage condition overall, with some light surface marks, minor imperfections and age-related wear, as expected.

Please study the accompanying photographs, which form an important part of the description.

fig 7. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 7. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 67.7'' | 171.9 cm

Width: 35.7'' | 90.6 cm

Depth: 2.7'' | 6.8 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 8. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 8. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 9. A pair of large framed full-length oil portraits depicting a lady in a dark green gown and a gentleman in a black doublet, both wearing pleated ruff collars. — fig 9. Superb Pair Huge Tudor-style Oil Portrait Paintings After Cornelis Van Der Voort

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.