Artvee
  • Browse
    • Abstract
    • Figurative
    • Landscape
    • Religion
    • Mythology
    • Posters
    • Drawings
    • Illustration
    • Still Life
    • Animals
    • Botanical
    • Asian Art
  • Books
  • Artists
  • Explore
    • Topics
    • Culture
    • Movements
  • Highlights
  • Collections
  • Galleries
  • Artvee Pro
Login
Artvee
Menu
Arnold Houbraken
Arnold Houbraken

Arnold Houbraken

Dutch, 1660-1719
Follow

Arnold Houbraken was a Dutch painter and writer from Dordrecht, now remembered mainly as a biographer of Dutch Golden Age painters.

Houbraken was sent first to learn threadtwisting (Twyndraat) from Johannes de Haan, who introduced him to engraving. After two years he then studied art with Willem van Drielenburch, who he was with during the rampjaar, the year 1672. He then studied 9 months with Jacobus Leveck and finally, four years with Samuel van Hoogstraten. In 1685 he married Sara Sasbout, and around 1709 he moved from Dordrecht to Amsterdam. Arnold Houbraken painted mythological and religious paintings, portraits and landscapes. He is best known for the art historical work The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters (1718–1721). When he died his son Jacob assisted his mother with the last proofs of the manuscript before publishing. His first attempt at an instructive manual for artists was his Emblem book, Inhoud van 't Sieraad der Afbeelding, which was meant as a guide of possible painting themes. His registered pupils were Matthijs Balen, Johan Graham, and his son Jacob.

Houbraken had ten children. His son Jacobus Houbraken (1698–1780) was an engraver of portraits and book illustrations, including books by his father. His daughter Antonina Houbraken also became an engraver for an Amsterdam publisher, and is known today for her embellishment of cityscapes and buildings with animals and people. His daughter Christina Houbraken was also an artist.

12 items

Show 30 50 70
St. Jerome

St. Jerome (late 17th–early 18th century)

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Religion
The Wedding Of Alexander And Roxana

The Wedding Of Alexander And Roxana (1678 – 1681)

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Figurative
Sacrifice of Iphigenia

Sacrifice of Iphigenia (1690 - 1700)

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Mythology
Die Trauerfeier der Königin Artemisia für König Mausolos

Die Trauerfeier der Königin Artemisia für König Mausolos

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Mythology
Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man (ca 1700)

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Figurative
Merkur zeigt den Künsten den Weg zu einem auf einer steilen Anhöhe stehenden Heiligtum

Merkur zeigt den Künsten den Weg zu einem auf einer steilen Anhöhe stehenden Heiligtum

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Mythology
Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings
Bildnis des Kunsthändlers Jacob Moelaert

Bildnis des Kunsthändlers Jacob Moelaert

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings
Odysseus entdeckt den als Mädchen verkleideten Achilles am Hofe des Lykomedes

Odysseus entdeckt den als Mädchen verkleideten Achilles am Hofe des Lykomedes

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings
Entwurf für ein Titelblatt; Klio mit schreibendem Jüngling

Entwurf für ein Titelblatt; Klio mit schreibendem Jüngling

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings
Die Geschichte von Pyramus und Thisbe

Die Geschichte von Pyramus und Thisbe

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings
Empfang Helenas in Troja

Empfang Helenas in Troja

Arnold Houbraken (Dutch, 1660-1719)
Drawings

0 Artworks
Follow
Facebook Twitter Pinterest
Favourite
Collect

Standard, JPG, Size:

Download

Max Size, JPG, Size:

Download
License: All public domain files can be freely used for personal and commercial projects.
Why is this image in the public domain?
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact us
Artvee.com 2024 All Rights Reserved
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.
More info Accept
  • Sign in
  • Browse
    • Abstract
    • Figurative
    • Landscape
    • Religion
    • Mythology
    • Posters
    • Drawings
    • Illustration
    • Still Life
    • Animals
    • Botanical
    • Asian Art
  • Artists
  • Books
  • Explore
    • Topics
    • Culture
    • Movements
  • Highlights
  • Collections
  • Galleries
  • Artvee Pro