The Art Gallery of Josephus Augustinus Brentano (1752-1821) in his House on the Herengracht, Amsterdam — Adriaan de Lelie

Adriaan de Lelie. Painted c. 1790 - c. 1799.

The art collector Brentano had the picture gallery in his Amsterdam canal house decorated in a classical style. The bright colours, fanciful ornaments, and light-coloured figural friezes were inspired by the then recent excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii in Italy. A company of men, women, and children has gathered to admire Brentano’s new acquisitions. Near the easel at the right is a group of artist friends, while in the middle Brentano himself shows two other guests an Italian painting.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Age of enlightment in the Netherlands / Stadtholder Willem V and the revolution, 18th Century.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 84.3 × 64.3 cm

Print: 84.3 × 64.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200110499. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.