Nicolaes Van Haeften Collection

Three Smokers at a Window, c.1694. Creator: Nicholas van Haaften
Three Smokers at a Window, c.1694

Farm company jester Nicolaes van Haeften Antwerp
Farm company with jester, Nicolaes van Haeften, Antwerp, 1690 - 1715, paper, etching, h 168 mm × w 242 mm

Fisherman Man half-length stick shoulder two fish hang
Fisherman, Man half-length with a stick over his shoulder, on which two fish hang, farmers, Nicolaes van Haeften (mentioned on object), Paris, 1694, paper, etching, h 174 mm × w 123 mm

Five women window human figure open outside a
Five women in a window, human figure at (open) window, seen from outside - a - feigned window, pipe, tobacco (taking (particular)) chewing, etc.), Nicolaes van Haeften (mentioned on object), Paris

Smoking man winking smoking man chair interior
Smoking man, A winking smoking man on a chair in an interior. In the background three farmers with a fireplace, one eye closed, winking, pipe, tobacco (taking (particular) foodstuffs: eating

Three eating old women table standing old woman
Three eating old women at a table, Three eating old women at a table. Behind them a standing old woman. On the left front a barrel with a jug

Three smokers in a window, Nicolaes van Haeften, 1673 - 1715

Two smoking at a table, print maker: Nicolaes van Haeften, 1695

Young woman with bottle in hand, Nicolaes van Haeften, 1697

Couple in a doorway, Nicolaes van Haeften, 1701

Bust of an old woman with open mouth, Nicolaes van Haeften, 1694

Bust of a young man, left, print maker: Nicolaes van Haeften, 1695

Bust of young man with hat and moustache, Nicolaes van Haeften, 1690 - 1715

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Nicolaes van Haeften, a renowned artist from Antwerp, was not just an ordinary painter. He had a unique talent for capturing everyday life in his captivating artworks. In one of his masterpieces, he depicted the bustling atmosphere of a farm company with a touch of humor by adding a jester to the scene. Another notable painting showcases a fisherman with half-length stick on his shoulder and two fish hanging down. The attention to detail is remarkable as it brings the viewer closer to the essence of this profession. In yet another artwork, five women are seen near a window, their figures gracefully portrayed against an open outside view. It's almost as if they are contemplating something beyond what meets the eye. Van Haeften also had an inclination towards portraying smokers in various settings. One such piece shows two men smoking while winking mischievously at each other within the comfort of an interior space. The playfulness captured in this painting is truly delightful. The artist didn't limit himself to depicting men only; he also painted scenes featuring old women enjoying their meals together around a table or standing side by side engaging in conversation. These paintings beautifully capture moments of companionship and camaraderie among these individuals. Among Van Haeften's portraits is one that stands out: Johann Friedrich Karg Baron van Bebenburg's dignified face immortalized on canvas reflects both power and wisdom. Smokers seem to be recurring subjects in Van Haeften's works; three smokers can be seen gathered near a window in one painting dated 1673-1715, while another piece portrays two individuals indulging in tobacco at a table - both showcasing his skillful depiction of smoke-filled environments. A young woman holding onto her bottle tightly appears vulnerable yet determined under Van Haeften's brush strokes from 1697 - perhaps symbolizing youth and its fleeting nature amidst life's pleasures and challenges.