Willemsz I De Wet - Adoration of the Golden Calf - Oil Painting - 17th-Century

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The adoration of the golden calf is an original modern artwork realized by jacob willemsz i de wet (haarlem, c. … Read more The adoration of the golden calf is an original modern artwork realized by jacob willemsz i de wet (haarlem, c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) in the half of the xvii century. Original oil painting on wood. Dimensions: 45 x 62 cm. Original gilded wood. Good conditions. The adoration of the golden calf is an original modern artwork realized by jacob willemsz i de wet (haarlem, c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) a dutch golden age painter, whose works were largely influenced by rembrandt. Judging from the number of pupils, and the difficulties his son jacob ii had with launching an independent career, it seems that de wet had a large and successful practise in haarlem. His son jacob ii was the only one of 5 children who also became a painter. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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