Abraham Bloteling Collection

Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg Portrait
Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg, circa 1627 - 1700. A Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, he became a Royalist after the Restoration of the Monarchy

Edward Stillingfleet, 1635-1699. British Anglican theologian and scholar. Amongst other appointments he was the Bishop of Worcester

Pyotr Ivanovich Potyomkin or Potemkin, 1617 - 1700. Russian diplomat. From an engraving by Abraham Bloteling, after a work by Gottfried Kneller

Portrait Thomas Ernsthuys director general West India Company
Portrait of Thomas Ernsthuys, director general of the West India Company, on the occasion of his death. He has a staff in the right hand

Portrait Johan de Witt lawyer Johan de Witt Counselor
Portrait of Johan de Witt, Portrait of the lawyer Johan de Witt, Counselor of the Region of Holland, Johan de Witt, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam (possibly), 1660 - 1690, paper

Portrait Johann Froben German scholar printer
Portrait of Johann Froben, The German scholar, printer and publisher Johann Froben (Johannes Frobenius). He wears a coat with a fur collar, historical person (FROBENIUS, JOHANN), Johann Froben

Man felt PET head-gear cap mens clothes Abraham Bloteling
Man with felt PET, head-gear: cap (mens clothes), Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper, engraving, h 105 mm × w 79 mm

Bust child beret feathers Abraham Bloteling mentioned
Bust of a child with a beret with feathers, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper, h 123 mm × w 93 mm

Portrait Peter John Potemkin Piotr Ivanovich Potemkin
Portrait of Peter John Potemkin, Portrait of Peter John Potemkin (Piotr Ivanovich Potemkin), Ambassador of Russia to London, Peter John Potemkin, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam

Sitting farmer jug farmer sits wooden bench hands
Sitting farmer with jug, A farmer sits on a wooden bench and has a jug in his hands, jar, jug (used as drinking-vessel), Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper

Man roemer young man hand cap head Jan van Mieris
Man with a roemer, A young man with a roemer in hand and a cap on the head. Possibly Jan van Mieris. The print is a counterpart of Woman with a money pouch by the same print maker, glass, rummer

Suzanna elders Two elders hide wall peep Suzanna bathing
Suzanna and the elders, Two elders hide behind a wall and peep at Suzanna bathing at a fountain, Susanna bathing, usually in a near fountain and sometimes accompanied by two female servants

Two Roman soldiers Busts two Roman warriors wearing
Two Roman soldiers, Busts of two Roman warriors, wearing a helmet, one of them screaming, the soldier, the soldiers life, crying, shouting, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam

Bust young woman Vertu title object Virtuousness
Bust of a young woman Vertu (title on object), Virtuousness, Amor di Virtu, Attione virtuosa, Guida sicura de veri honori Virtu Virtu insuperabile (Ripa), Abraham Bloteling, London, 1652 - 1690

Young man book head-gear hat mens clothes Abraham Bloteling
Young man with a book, book, head-gear: hat (mens clothes), Abraham Bloteling, Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper, engraving, h 168 mm × w 127 mm

Bust smiling man Staverinus Abraham Bloteling
Bust of a smiling man, Staverinus, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper, engraving, h 143 mm × w 100 mm

Bust young woman half-naked bosom Abraham Bloteling
Bust of a young woman with half-naked bosom, Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), London, 1676, paper, engraving, h 103 mm × w 78 mm

Keisnijder feeling five senses series title sense feeling
Keisnijder (the feeling) The five senses (series title), The sense feeling. A man cuts a boulder out of the head of another man

Andromeda chained rock Andromeda daughter Ethiopian king
Andromeda chained to the rock, Andromeda, the daughter of an Ethiopian king, is chained to a rock by the sea as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Scene from the Metamorphoses of Ovid

Portrait Charles V Leopold Duke Lorraine Abraham Bloteling
Portrait of Charles V Leopold, Duke of Lorraine, Charles V Leopold (Duke of Lorraine), Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1675 - 1690, paper, engraving, h 350 mm × w 256 mm

Man felt hat head-gear cap mens clothes Abraham Bloteling
Man with felt hat, head-gear: cap (mens clothes), Abraham Bloteling (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1690, paper, h 105 mm × w 79 mm

Bust Mary portraits Abraham Bloteling Amsterdam
Bust of Mary, portraits or Mary, Abraham Bloteling, Amsterdam, c. 1652 - c. 1690, paper, h 103 mm × w 73 mm

Mary Magdalene penitent harlot Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene, the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

Portrait of Isaac Saaly, Abraham Bloteling, Anonymous, Rochus Hofferus, 1655 - 1690

Title page for a treatise on friendship in ancient society, two friends in antique dress shake hands, one gives a coin or another round object to the other

Europe and the bull, Abraham Bloteling, Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem, 1655 - 1690

Portrait of painter Giorgione, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Abraham Bloteling, 1648 - 1664

Portrait of Giovanni Boccaccio, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Abraham Bloteling, 1648 - 1664

Title page for U. K. Guarini, Il pastor fido, print maker: Abraham Bloteling, Zacharias
Title page for U.K. Guarini, Il pastor fido, print maker: Abraham Bloteling, Zacharias Webber II, Pierre Marteau possibly, 1670 - 1690

Fleeing shepherd, print maker: Abraham Bloteling, Zacharias Webber II, Pierre Marteau possibly, c. 1677

Apollo and a shepherd, Abraham Bloteling, Zacharias Webber (II), c. 1677

Honey moon scene with priest and audience, Abraham Bloteling, Zacharias Webber II, c. 1677

shepherd and shepherdess in landscape, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Abraham Bloteling, 1648 - 1664

Bust of a young woman with half-naked bosom, Abraham Bloteling, 1676

Bust of a young woman, Abraham Bloteling, 1652 - 1690

Portrait of an unknown man in armor, Abraham Bloteling, Anonymous, 1655-1690

Portrait of Pieter Cornelis Hooft, Abraham Bloteling, Reinier van Persijn, Joost van den Vondel, 1655 - 1690

Portrait of Mary Vaillant, Wallerant Vaillant, Abraham Bloteling, 1658 - 1690

Portrait of Edward Montagu I, Earl of Sandwich, Abraham Bloteling, 1655-1690

Hurdy-gurdy player, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Baker blows a horn, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Farmer leaning on lower door, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Peasant family in interior, print maker: Abraham Bloteling possibly, Adriaen van Ostade, 1655 - 1690

Smoking farmer, Abraham Bloteling, 1655-1690

Portrait of Gerard Hulft, Abraham Bloteling, in or after 1656 - 1690

Portrait of Christiaan Huygens, Abraham Bloteling, 1672-1690

Portrait of Constantijn Huygens, Abraham Bloteling, 1672 - 1690

Portrait of Witte Cornelisz de With, Abraham Bloteling, Simon de Vlieger, Clement de Jonghe, 1658 - 1690

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Abraham Bloteling: A Master Engraver and Chronicler of History Abraham Bloteling, a renowned Dutch engraver of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exquisite works. Born in Amsterdam, Bloteling's talent for capturing intricate details and emotions through his engravings made him highly sought after by prominent figures across Europe. One such example is Edward Stillingfleet, a distinguished British Anglican theologian and scholar. In Bloteling's engraving based on Sir Peter Lely's work, Stillingfleet's intellectual prowess shines through as he holds various appointments including the esteemed position of Bishop of Worcester. Bloteling also immortalized Pyotr Ivanovich Potyomkin or Potemkin, a Russian diplomat known for his diplomatic skills. Through Gottfried Kneller's original artwork, Bloteling skillfully brought out Potemkin's commanding presence and influential persona in his engraved portrait. Not limited to ecclesiastical and political figures alone, Abraham Bloteling captured the essence of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Thomas Ernsthuys, director general of the West India Company; Johan de Witt, a lawyer and counselor; Johann Froben, a German scholar printer - all found their place in history thanks to Bloteling’s meticulous engravings. But it was not only portraits that fascinated this talented artist. He delved into various subjects like fashion trends too. One particular piece showcases a man wearing PET head-gear cap along with traditional mens clothing - an intriguing glimpse into 17th-century style. Blending historical accuracy with artistic finesse was one of Bloteling’s specialties. His busts were no exception – whether it be depicting children adorned with beret feathers or Roman warriors donning their battle gear – each engraving exuded authenticity and attention to detail.