Fine Art

Portrait of Andries de Graeff — History & Facts

In assuming power, the mayors of Amsterdam were inspired by the ancient Roman Republic. This is powerfully expressed in this imposing portrait bust of Andries de Graeff. With his cloak wrapped to resemble a Classical toga, the mayor had himself immortalized in marble in the guise of a Roman consul, as is suggested by the letters ‘COS’ (the abbreviation for a consul in ancient Rome) following his name on the pedestal.

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Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus depicting four continents bringing prosperity to Amsterdam.

The Four Continents Paying Homage to Amsterdam

Artus Quellinus (I)

Marble portrait medallion of Cornelis de Graeff by Artus Quellinus

Portrait Medallion of Cornelis de Graeff

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus showing Pero feeding her father Cimon

Caritas romana (Roman Charity)

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus depicting caryatids representing remorse and penance.

Weeping and captive caryatids: Remorse and Penance

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture of Atlas by Artus Quellinus, holding a globe

Atlas

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture of Justice by Artus Quellinus, depicting allegorical figures.

Justice

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture Prudence by Artus Quellinus, depicting a figure representing virtue.

Prudence

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus featuring Mercury, Hercules, Minerva, and Neptune

The Cog Boat Borne by Mercury, Hercules, Minerva and Neptune

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus depicting the Judgement of Junius Brutus

The Judgement of Junius Brutus

Artus Quellinus (I)

Terracotta sculpture by Artus Quellinus depicting caryatids representing Remorse and Penance.

Weeping and captive caryatids: Remorse and Penance

Artus Quellinus (I)

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Equestrian portrait of Charles Colonna, Duke of Marsi

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