Seen it? (art)

javieraiton · Getting comfortable Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Gender:

There had been a painting that caught my attention lately. It was related to my work. The painting itself was called "Portret van Aletta Martens-Pater".

I remember I had seen the painting before in a book. I've no clue what the book is called but it would be awesome if someone else knew.

Speaking of art books. My favorite one is "Bewaar de schoonheid" from Maria ter Steeg. A book about religious art.

jales4 · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I thought I'd do some research to help find the book, but no luck in any of the databases I subscribe to. (None are on art specifically). In fact, even Google came up empty - this thread was the only hit google could find.

Can you provide more information on the painting?

Jan.

MadArchitect · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:34 am Post subject:

Yeah, I did a search on the painting and came up dry. That's not all that unusual if it's a recent painting, though.

javieraiton · Getting comfortable Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Gender:

First of all, sorry for the late reply because I was very busy with my work. I've a lot of new clients (at work) and will be very busy for the next month.

So I want to thank everyone for using your time to help me do researches. I really appreciate that. I've already found the painting so don't worry about it.

You can see the painting here: http://www.erfgoed-utrecht.nl/objecten_lijst.aspx?instelling=CM&jaar=& plaats=&titel=&trefwoord=&vervaardiger=

Again, thanks a lot!
Javier

MadArchitect · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject:

Taste in art is so subjective, I wonder if you can tell us what about the painting interested you in the first place.

javieraiton · Getting comfortable Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Gender:

It's 07-01-'8 already, so first of all, Happy new year everyone!

As for the question. (sorry for the very late reply) I agree with tastes in art are very subjective.

The painter was well-known in Utrecht (the netherlands, europe) because he could paint very beautiful and natural facial expressions. I also grew up in Utrecht and I'm quite interested in it's history.

This painting amongst the others had a interesting storyline. That's because the family's portret had a lot of wealth and power. Due to marriage, families could take over each others possessions.

When I look at paintings, I pay more attention to the feelings I get when I watch it and it's history. The painting itself gives me a very peaceful feeling.


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