The cottage madonna after Joseph Israëls
The image provided is a photogravure print from a portfolio featuring works by Jozef Israëls, an influential Dutch painter associated with the Hague School. This…
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An introduction to how you can learn to draw and paint like the Italian Painters of the Renaissance and Baroque era
André’s personalized approach ensures that by the end of your journey, you’ll hold not just a brush, but the key to unlocking the soul of portrait artistry.
As an artist, I am drawn to the rich complexity of the female form and spirit. My artistic journey is a constant exploration of the essence of femininity. Through the medium of oil paint, I seek to capture the essence of women, transcending mere representation to explore their inner strength, resilience, and unique narratives.
You are very welcome to my gallery & atelier 'KUNSTHUIS André', based in the Engelse kerk (English Church) Simpelhuisstraat 10, 4331 PH, Middelburg NL, which has been open since Autumn 2024. Art spanning from the 17th century to the present awaits your discovery. Explore a curated selection featuring not only my creations but also those of fellow artists who have masterfully depicted the human spirit across various mediums.
Read moreIt is my hope that
my paintings find a home
in the hearts and collections
of art lovers worldwide,
to spark conversations and reflections
on the beauty and power
of the female form and mind
The image provided is a photogravure print from a portfolio featuring works by Jozef Israëls, an influential Dutch painter associated with the Hague School. This…
Continue readingFerdinand Schmutzer was an exceptional artist known for creating splendid etchings, often using the wonderful photographs he produced at the turn of the 19th to…
Continue readingThis portrait of a young woman, painted by André Romijn after Willem Drost, is a captivating re-interpretation of the 17th-century master’s work. Romijn honours the…
Continue readingThis engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727 – 1815), after a painting by Federico Zuccaro(1540/2 – 1609), is a historical portrayal of Mary Stuart, also known…
Continue reading“Eye to Eye at Herculaneum” by André Romijn presents a compelling fusion of ancient and contemporary aesthetics. The use of oil and cold wax imbues…
Continue readingThis is a detail from the painting “Bathsheba” by Willem Drost, which original is to be seen at the Louvre in Paris. With the same…
Continue readingThe portrait by Frederick Charles Mulock showcases a young woman, exuding a warmth and immediacy that is characteristic of Mulock’s portraiture. The artist employs a…
Continue readingOn the easel today: This sketch by André Romijn pays homage to the artistic techniques of the 18th-century French Neoclassical era, evoking the style of…
Continue readingThe art world is about to be enriched with a new destination for art lovers. After an inspiring period in Italy, internationally renowned artist André…
Continue readingA master excelling in the use of light and shadow Ferdinand Schmutzer (21 May 1870 – 26 October 1928) was an Austrian photographer and engraver….
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