Who painted Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem was painted by Jacobus Buys in 1777.

Where can I see Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem?

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem

Jacobus Buys , 1777

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Directors of the Orphan Asylum of Haarlem is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1777 using etching and roulette techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts six men seated around a table, likely directors of a local institution, conveying a sense of seriousness and leadership through their facial expressions and postures.

Technique & Style

Ploos van Amstel employed fine lines and detailed work, characteristic of etching, to capture the men's clothing and expressions, with burnishing used to achieve varying tones.