Theodor van der Schuer
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Theodor van der Schuer was a Dutch Golden Age
painter.
with the nickname "Vrientschap", or friendship. He was one of the 48 signers of the founding charter of the Confrerie Pictura
in the Hague, and painted one of the four corner pieces of the ceiling of the "Boterwaag" where the guild members met. The other corners were painted by Daniel Mijtens the Younger
, Augustinus Terwesten
, and Robbert Duval.
According to the RKD he was a pupil of Sébastien Bourdon
and on his return from Rome became court painter in the Hague. His pupils were Richard van Bleeck, Jan Hendrik Brandon, Cornelis de Bruyn, François Mannes, Hendrick Nieulant, Abraham Oosthoorn, and Cornelis van der Salm.
Dutch Golden Age
The Golden Age was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. The first half is characterised by the Eighty Years' War till 1648...
painter.
Biography
According to Houbraken he travelled to Italy where he joined the BentvueghelsBentvueghels
The Bentvueghels were a society of mostly Dutch and Flemish artists active in Rome from about 1620 to 1720. They are also known as the Schildersbent .-Activities:...
with the nickname "Vrientschap", or friendship. He was one of the 48 signers of the founding charter of the Confrerie Pictura
Confrerie Pictura
The Confrerie Pictura was a more or less academic club of artists founded in 1656 in The Hague, by local art painters, who were unsatisfied by the Guild of Saint Luke there.-History:The guild of St...
in the Hague, and painted one of the four corner pieces of the ceiling of the "Boterwaag" where the guild members met. The other corners were painted by Daniel Mijtens the Younger
Daniel Mijtens the Younger
Daniël Mijtens the Younger , was a Dutch Golden Age painter and the son of Daniel Mytens the Elder.-Biography:According to Houbraken he travelled to Italy where he joined the Bentvueghels with the nickname "Bontekraay"....
, Augustinus Terwesten
Augustinus Terwesten
Augustinus Terwesten was a Dutch painter of portraits, architectural, and historical themes.-Early years in the Hague:...
, and Robbert Duval.
According to the RKD he was a pupil of Sébastien Bourdon
Sébastien Bourdon
Sébastien Bourdon was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame....
and on his return from Rome became court painter in the Hague. His pupils were Richard van Bleeck, Jan Hendrik Brandon, Cornelis de Bruyn, François Mannes, Hendrick Nieulant, Abraham Oosthoorn, and Cornelis van der Salm.