Ferdinandus Bol Collection

Portrait of a Woman, 1642. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Portrait of a Woman, 1642

Trompe l Oeil of an Etching by Ferdinand Bol, c. 1675. Creator: Unknown
Trompe l Oeil of an Etching by Ferdinand Bol, c. 1675

Woman with a Pear, 17th century. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Woman with a Pear, 17th century

Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol), 1637. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol), 1637

Petronella Elias (1648-1667) with a Basket of Fruit, 1657. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Petronella Elias (1648-1667) with a Basket of Fruit, 1657

I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny, 19th century. Creator: W Holl
I do thee no wrong, didst not thou agree with me for a penny, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Matthew 20: 13: But he answered one of them, and said, Friend

Admiral de Ruyter 1607-1676. - Gemalde von F. Bol, 1934
Admiral de Ruyter 1607-1676. 1934. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Dutch Admiral. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

Portrait of a Man with Helmet, 17th century. Artist: Ferdinand Bol
Portrait of a Man with Helmet, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Moses and Jethro, c1655-c1656. Artist: Ferdinand Bol
Moses and Jethro, c1655-c1656. According to the Old Testament, as the father of Zipporah, Jethro was Moses father-in-law. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

An angel of the Lord appeared to Manoahs wife... c1636-1680. Artist: Ferdinand Bol
An angel of the Lord appeared to Manoahs wife and told her that she would give birth to a son, c1636-1680

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1664. Artist: Ferdinand Bol
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1664. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Portrait of Ferdinand Bol, 1803-08. Creator: Adam von Bartsch
Portrait of Ferdinand Bol, 1803-08

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Ferdinand Bol: A Master of Portraits and Illusions Step into the world of Ferdinand Bol, a renowned Dutch artist whose talent knew no bounds. Born in 1616, Bol's artistic journey was marked by his exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision and skill. One of his notable works is "Portrait of a Woman" from 1642. In this masterpiece, Bol portrays a woman with such grace and elegance that her presence seems to transcend time itself. Her eyes hold secrets untold, while her delicate features are brought to life through Bol's meticulous brushstrokes. But it wasn't just portraits that defined Bol's repertoire; he also dabbled in trompe l'oeil artistry. An excellent example is the "Trompe l'Oeil of an Etching by Ferdinand Bol, " created around 1675 by an unknown artist inspired by Bol's work. This optical illusion tricks the eye into believing that what we see is not merely paint on canvas but rather a three-dimensional etching. Bol's versatility shines through in pieces like "Woman with a Pear. " Painted during the 17th century, this artwork showcases both his technical prowess and ability to infuse emotion into every stroke. The woman gazes at us with longing as she holds a ripe pear delicately in her hand—a symbol of temptation and desire. Collaboration played an important role in shaping some of his most iconic works as well. For instance, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn collaborated with him on "Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol)" in 1637. Together they crafted an exquisite portrait capturing youthfulness and sophistication simultaneously. In addition to portraiture, still life became another avenue for expressing his creativity. One such piece is "Petronella Elias (1648-1667) with a Basket of Fruit" from 1657.