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Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Litho

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Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Lithograph This elegant 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Constantijn Huygens, one of the most influential figures of the Dutch Golden Age. A poet, composer, scholar, diplomat, and secretary to the Princes of Orange, Huygens (1596–1687) was a true Renaissance man whose legacy spans literature, music, and science. He was the father of renowned scientist Christiaan Huygens and a central figure in the intellectual life of the seventeenth century. The print shows Huygens seated at his writing table, dressed in refined period clothing with a cloak draped over his shoulder. He appears relaxed yet engaged, with quill and ink before him and a red wax seal affixed to a document, suggesting his important diplomatic role. The soft light and classical pose highlight his role as both thinker and court official. Drawn by Herman ten Kate, known for his historical and literary subjects, and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht, this lithograph is a wonderful example of 19th-century Dutch revivalist portraiture with hand-applied color. Details: - Subject: Constantijn Huygens, Dutch poet and statesman - Date: Circa 1850 - Technique: Hand-colored lithograph - Artist: Herman ten Kate - Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht - Sheet size: [Insert measurements here] - Condition: Excellent; clean impression, strong color, minimal signs of age - Title below image: Constantijn Huijgens Framing Suggestion: Frame with museum-grade matting and UV-protective glass. A classic black, walnut, or gold frame would enhance the scholarly tone of the portrait and suit a study, library, or formal interior. Shipping: Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands. Keywords: Dutch Golden Age print, Constantijn Huygens portrait, antique Dutch lithograph, Herman ten Kate artwork, literary history print, 17th-century diplomat, classical interior art, historic Dutch intellectuals, hand-colored lithograph, Utrecht print, Dutch statesman, Huygens family, old master revival portrait, collectible European figures
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Very good condition; minimal wear, clean margins, very few small foxing or dirt spots on the right, outside the image. Study the scans carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11761-3341stDibs: LU3054344507332

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