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Figures & Portraits

Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Litho

€ 150

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size
29 × 22 cm (11.4 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-11761-334
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Very good condition; minimal wear, clean margins, very few small foxing or dirt spots on the right, outside the image. Study the scans carefully.

About this sheet

Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Lithograph

This elegant 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Constantijn Huygens, one of the most influential figures of the Dutch Golden Age. A poet, composer, scholar, diplomat, and secretary to the Princes of Orange, Huygens (1596–1687) was a true Renaissance man whose legacy spans literature, music, and science. He was the father of renowned scientist Christiaan Huygens and a central figure in the intellectual life of the seventeenth century.

The print shows Huygens seated at his writing table, dressed in refined period clothing with a cloak draped over his shoulder. He appears relaxed yet engaged, with quill and ink before him and a red wax seal affixed to a document, suggesting his important diplomatic role. The soft light and classical pose highlight his role as both thinker and court official.

Drawn by Herman ten Kate, known for his historical and literary subjects, and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht, this lithograph is a wonderful example of 19th-century Dutch revivalist portraiture with hand-applied color.

Details:
- Subject: Constantijn Huygens, Dutch poet and statesman
- Date: Circa 1850
- Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
- Artist: Herman ten Kate
- Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht
- Sheet size: [Insert measurements here]
- Title below image: Constantijn Huijgens

Framing Suggestion:
Frame with museum-grade matting and UV-protective glass. A classic black, walnut, or gold frame would enhance the scholarly tone of the portrait and suit a study, library, or formal interior.

Shipping:
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands.

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Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Litho
Constantijn Huygens – Dutch Golden Age Poet and Statesman, 19th-Century Litho
Ref. BG-11761-334 · € 150
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