Antoon Derkinderen Collection

Study after the portrait of a lord of Naaldwijk, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Study after the portrait of a lord of Naaldwijk, 1869-1925

Portrait of Mr van Naaldwijk, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Portrait of Mr van Naaldwijk, 1869-1925

The five foolish virgins ask for oil, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five foolish virgins ask for oil, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

The five foolish and the five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five foolish and the five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

The five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

Design for the Tweede Bossche Wand: seven standing saints. c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Design for the Tweede Bossche Wand: seven standing saints. c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

Design for the Tweede Bossche Wand: vision of John of Patmos, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Design for the Tweede Bossche Wand (Second Bossche Wall): vision of John of Patmos, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

Mary with Christ child, sitting on the throne of Solomon, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Mary with Christ child, sitting on the throne of Solomon, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

Fortuna Comes, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Fortuna Comes, 1869-1925. Design for stained glass in the house of S. de Swart and EM. Van Kerckhoff in Laren

Fortuna Redux, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Fortuna Redux, 1869-1925. Design for stained glass in the house of S. de Swart and EM. Van Kerckhoff in Laren

Camena, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Camena, 1869-1925. Design for stained glass in the house of S. de Swart and EM. Van Kerckhoff in Laren

Miracle de St. Clement, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Miracle de St. Clement, 1869-1925

Jan Toorop in a sculptor's studio, 1883. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Jan Toorop in a sculptor's studio, 1883. Jan Toorop in the studio of Constantin Meunier in Brussels (?)

The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911

Building Argo construction ship Argo left ship
The Building of the Argo, The construction of the ship Argo. On the left the ship is being built on the beach, from the quay a group of Argonauts are pointing at the sea

The construction of the ship Argo, Antoon Derkinderen, 1901 - 1911

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Antoon Derkinderen was a talented Dutch painter known for his stunning landscapes and cityscapes. Born in 1859, he honed his craft at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp before returning to his hometown of 's-Hertogenbosch to create some of his most iconic works. Derkinderen's use of light and color captured the essence of the Dutch countryside like no other, earning him critical acclaim during his lifetime. His paintings often depicted serene scenes of windmills, canals, and lush fields that showcased the beauty of rural Netherlands. Derkinderen had a keen eye for detail and a mastery of perspective that brought each scene to life with remarkable realism. His work continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike, preserving a timeless vision of Dutch landscape painting. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, including financial hardship and health issues, Antoon Derkinderen remained dedicated to his art until his death in 1925. Today, his legacy lives on through exhibitions showcasing his masterful works and the enduring influence he has had on generations of painters who have followed in his footsteps. Antoon Derkinderen may be gone, but his artistic brilliance will forever shine brightly in the annals of Dutch art history.