Portrait of Hadriaan Beverland Drawing a Statue of Venus
In London, Beverland made a living as an art and book agent. He tracked down interesting antiquities, shells and manuscripts for wealthy collectors. Here he is surrounded by Egyptian monuments and a sensuous statue of Venus, the goddess of love. Naughtily positioned, with a view of Venus’ bare buttocks, Beverland draws the statue. The inscription boasts of his expert knowledge.
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Portrait of Hadriaan Beverland Drawing a Statue of Venus
In London, Beverland made a living as an art and book agent. He tracked down interesting antiquities, shells and manuscripts for wealthy collectors. Here he is surrounded by Egyptian monuments and a sensuous statue of Venus, the goddess of love. Naughtily positioned, with a view of Venus’ bare buttocks, Beverland draws the statue. The inscription boasts of his expert knowledge.
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In Londen verdiende Beverland ...... roemt zijn kennis als expert.
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In London, Beverland made a li ...... oasts of his expert knowledge.
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RP-P-1910-2001
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Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of Hadriaan Beverland Drawing a Statue of Venus
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Portret van Hadriaan Beverland die een Venusbeeld tekent
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1686
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1686
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blad breedte 249 mm
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blad hoogte 412 mm
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height 412 mm
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width 249 mm
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Collectie: prenten
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Collection: prints
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Chaloner Smith I.22.6 3(3)