Anthonie Van Den Bos Collection

Portrait of Antonie van den Bosch, 1802. Creator: Gabriël van Rooijen
Portrait of Antonie van den Bosch, 1802

Portrait of Jan Evert Grave, 1773-1838. Creator: Anthonie van den Bos
Portrait of Jan Evert Grave, 1773-1838

Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838. Creators: Anthonie van den Bos, Jan van Kessel
Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838

Old Town Hall Amsterdam destruction great fire
The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, before the destruction by the great fire of 1652. A group of people are waiting in front of a side building

stable inn t Molentje outside Utrechtse Poort
The stable of the inn t Molentje outside the Utrechtse Poort, barn, farmers, Herberg het Moolentje, Anthonie van den Bos, Netherlands, 1778 - 1838 and/or 1810, paper, etching, h 253 mm × w 328 mm

Bust smiling farmers wife laughing Anthonie van den Bos
Bust of a smiling farmers wife, laughing, Anthonie van den Bos, Netherlands, 1778 - 1838, paper, counterproof, h 34 mm × w 32 mm

Smoking farmers fireplace seven farmers fire
Smoking farmers by a fireplace, There are seven farmers by a fire, one of them standing with their backs to the fireplace

Head of an old man with glasses, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Man with pitcher, Anthonie van den Bos, Abraham Bloemaert, 1778 - 1838

Head of a man with glasses, print maker: Anthonie van den Bos, c. 1778 - c. 1838

Seated man, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Man holds his pipe, Anthonie van den Bos, Adriaen van Ostade, 1778 - 1838

Ink and pen merchant, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Mountainous Landscape, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Frieze with putti, Anthonie van den Bos, Jacob de Wit, 1778 - 1838

Two sailboats in a river, Anthonie van den Bos, Herman Saftleven, 1778 - 1838

Servant, Anthonie van den Bos, unknown, 1778 - 1838

Horseman on horseback standing in medallion, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Landscape with two hikers, Anthonie van den Bos, Aarnout ter Himpel, 1778 - 1838

Ruin of the house Snaatburg Maarssen, The Netherlands, Anthonie van den Bos, 1801

Reed Cutter for the ruin of the house Snaatburg Maarssen, The Netherlands, Anthonie van den Bos, 1801

standing in front of a house Staphorst, The Netherlands, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Horseman in medallion, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Two putti, Anthonie van den Bos, Jan Bulthuis, 1778 - 1838

Wall of a castle with towers, print maker: Anthonie van den Bos, Jacob van der Ulft, 1778 - 1838

Winter landscape with skaters, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Jan Hanzenpad outside the Raampoort, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Outside the Raampoort, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778-1838

Lying dog, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Farm with wife at the door and a man with a wheelbarrow on path, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Still life with palette, painting and bust of Mercury, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Castle Supporters at Zwolle, The Netherlands, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

House Snaatburg Maarssen, The Netherlands, Anthonie van den Bos, 1802

Inn the Molentje on the Amstel, The Netherlands, print maker: Anthonie van den Bos, 1805 - 1815

Woman doing the laundry for a farm, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778-1838

Man leans on the lower door of a farmhouse, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778 - 1838

Head of a cow, print maker: Anthonie van den Bos, 1780

Man with wheelbarrow walking through a fence, Anthonie van den Bos, 1778-1838

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Anthonie van den Bos: A Multifaceted Artist Capturing Life's Essence In the heart of Amsterdam, the Old Town Hall stood tall until it met its fate during the destructive great fire. Amidst this chaos, Anthonie van den Bos emerged as a beacon of artistic brilliance. Seeking solace outside Utrechtse Poort, he found inspiration in the stable inn 't Molentje. With his keen eye for detail and an unwavering passion for capturing human emotions, Van den Bos sculpted a bust that immortalized a smiling farmer's wife and brought laughter to all who beheld it. His artistry extended beyond mere sculptures; he skillfully depicted smoking farmers huddled around their fireplace, enveloped by warmth on chilly evenings. Van den Bos was not limited to one medium; his talent knew no bounds. As evidenced by his head studies of an old man with glasses or a man holding a pitcher - collaborations with renowned artists like Abraham Bloemaert and Adriaen van Ostade showcased his versatility. The world recognized Van den Bos as more than just an artist but also as an ink and pen merchant. He understood that creativity flowed through every aspect of life, be it landscapes or intricate friezes adorned with playful putti created alongside Jacob de Wit. Throughout his career spanning from 1778 to 1838, Anthonie van den Bos left an indelible mark on the art world. Whether portraying seated men lost in thought or capturing the essence of pipe-smoking farmers against picturesque backdrops - each stroke revealed his profound understanding of humanity's intricacies. Though time may have dimmed some details about this enigmatic artist's life, one thing remains certain: Anthonie van den Bos will forever be remembered as a masterful creator who breathed life into every piece he touched.