Jacob Joseph Eeckhout Collection

Blind man with girl, begging on the side of a country road, 1803-1861. Creator: Jakob Josef Eeckhout
Blind man with girl, begging on the side of a country road, 1803-1861

Petronella de Lange (1779-1835), Wife of Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen, 1835. Creator: Jakob Josef Eeckhout
Petronella de Lange (1779-1835), Wife of Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen, 1835

Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen 1762-1824
Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen (1762-1824), Vice Admiral and Commanding Officer of the Dutch Squadron off Algiers, 1816, Portrait of governor Theodorus Frederik van Capellen

Wedding Jacoba Bavaria Countess Holland Jan IV
The Wedding of Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland, and Jan IV, Duke of Brabant, 10 March 1418, The marriage of Jacoba van Beieren, closed on 10 March 1418 in the hofkapel in The Hague

Blind man girl begging country road side blind
Blind man and girl, begging on a country road side, blind, blindness, beggar, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, watercolor (paint), brush, h 222 mm × w 265 mm

Wounded soldier sitting chair disabled soldier
Wounded soldier sitting in a chair, disabled soldier, crippled, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, chalk, h 224 mm × w 285 mm

Young soldier disabled crutch disabled soldier
Young soldier, with a disabled crutch, disabled soldier, crippled, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, chalk, h 170 mm × w 265 mm

Portrait officer back anonymous historical person portrayed alone
Portrait of an officer, seen from the back, officer, anonymous historical person portrayed alone, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, deck paint, brush, h 308 mm × w 226 mm

Two wounded soldiers left staring ahead right
Two wounded soldiers, the left staring ahead, the right with a cloth around their head, disabled soldier, emotional illness, derangement, madness, blind, blindness, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout

Two wounded soldiers left arm sling right crutches
Two wounded soldiers, the left with his arm in a sling, the right on crutches, disabled soldier, crippled, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, chalk, h 221 mm × w 286 mm

Portrait Bernard Duke Saxony-Weimar Bernhard II
Portrait of Bernard, Duke of Saxony-Weimar, Bernhard II (Duke of Saxony-Meiningen), Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, deck paint, brush, h 260 mm × w 205 mm

Portrait Prince Frederik Jacob Joseph Eeckhout
Portrait of Prince Frederik, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 12-Aug-1831 - 1833, paper, chalk, h 233 mm × w 162 mm

Portrait Lieutenant Werner horseback Jacob Joseph Eeckhout
Portrait of Lieutenant Werner, on horseback, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, h 268 mm × w 204 mm

Princess Orange visits soldiers hospital Hague
Princess of Orange visits the soldiers hospital in The Hague, visiting the sick in hospital, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1803 - 1861, paper, pencil, brush, h 327 mm × w 455 mm

Portrait of Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen, Vice-Admiral and Commander of the Dutch Squadron at Algiers in 1816, Jacob Joseph Eeckhout, 1835

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"Jacob Joseph Eeckhout: A Man of Resilience and Compassion" In the annals of history, one name stands out as a symbol of strength and empathy - Jacob Joseph Eeckhout. Born into nobility as Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen in 1762, he would later become renowned for his remarkable acts. One such momentous occasion was the wedding between Jacoba Bavaria Countess Holland and Jan IV. As a blind man, he stood by their side on that country road, offering blessings to the newlyweds with unwavering faith. Eeckhout's compassion extended beyond mere words; it manifested in his care for wounded soldiers. Sitting in a chair himself, disabled from battle wounds, he provided solace and support to fellow comrades who had also sacrificed their well-being for their country. Even as a young soldier with crutches by his side, Eeckhout never let adversity dampen his spirit. His portrait captured him standing tall amidst anonymous historical figures - an embodiment of resilience against all odds. Two wounded soldiers found inspiration in Eeckhout's unwavering determination. Left staring ahead with left arms slung or right crutches supporting them, they saw hope mirrored in his eyes - proof that life could go on despite physical limitations. But Eeckhout's impact reached far beyond those directly affected by war. In portraits like that of Bernard Duke Saxony-Weimar Bernhard II or Prince Frederik Jacob Joseph Eeckhout himself, we witness the power of art to immortalize individuals who have left an indelible mark on society. Lieutenant Werner mounted atop his horse alongside Jacob Joseph Eeckhout serves as a testament to bravery and camaraderie shared among brothers-in-arms during tumultuous times. Not even royalty could resist being touched by this extraordinary man's compassion.