Lairesse Collection

Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, 1675-1680. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, (oil on canvas)
827816 Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 91.4x113.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses)

Gerard Lairesse (from Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds), December 8, 1778

Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse, 1665-67. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse, 1665-67

Apollo and Aurora, 1671. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Apollo and Aurora, 1671

Prudence prevents time from destroying ancient art, 1670s. Private Collection

Dus deerlyk fneuvelde Kartagoos koningin?, 1668. Artist: Gerard de Lairesse
Dus deerlyk fneuvelde Kartagoos koningin?, 1668. Dus deerlyk fneuvelde Kartagoos koningin. Men fchrikke, en wachte zich voor d onegbonde min, 1668

Antony and Cleopatra, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Gerard de Lairesse
Antony and Cleopatra, 17th or early 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, St Petersburg

Title page Paradigmata graphices variorum artificum
Title page, Paradigmata graphices variorum artificum, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Lairesse, Gerard de, 1640-1711, Etching, between 1731 and 1741

Vigesimaseptima tabula Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Vigesimaseptima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Octuagesimaseptima tabula Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Octuagesimaseptima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Octuagesimaprima tabula Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Octuagesimaprima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Nonagesimaenonae tabulae Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Nonagesimaenonae tabulae, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Duodecima tabula Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Duodecima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Septuagesima tabula Godefridi Bidloo medicinae doctoris
Septuagesima tabula, Godefridi Bidloo, medicinae doctoris and chirurgi, Anatomia humani corporis: centum and quinque tabulis, per artificiosiss. G

Gerard De Lairesse
GERARD DE LAIRESSE Dutch artist Date: 1641 - 1711

Gerard de Lairesse (Dutch, 1641-1711), Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers, engraving with etching

Classical wooded landscape, by Glauber
Classical wooded landscape with Diana returned from the hunt at rest with her nymphs, by Johannes Glauber (called Polidoro, 1646-c.1726), with figures by Gerard de Lairesse (c.1641-1711)

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Gerard de Lairesse, a renowned Dutch painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite masterpieces. One such masterpiece is "Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, " painted between 1675 and 1680. This captivating artwork depicts Achilles, the legendary Greek hero, soothingly playing a lyre for his dear friend Patroclus. In another enchanting painting titled "Mercury ordering Calypso to release Ulysses, " Lairesse showcases his exceptional talent in capturing mythical narratives on canvas. The oil painting portrays Mercury, the messenger of gods, commanding Calypso to set Ulysses free from her enchanting island. Lairesse's brilliance extended beyond traditional paintings as seen in his etchings dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds. On December 8th, he presented fifteen etchings that exemplified his artistic prowess and paid homage to Reynolds' influence. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn immortalized Gerard de Lairesse through an exquisite portrait created between 1665-67. This striking depiction captures Lairesse's essence and reveals Rembrandt's ability to capture not only physical features but also inner emotions. "Apollo and Aurora" is yet another testament to Lairesse's genius. Painted in 1671, this piece beautifully portrays Apollo (the sun god) chasing Aurora (the goddess of dawn), creating a mesmerizing play of light and color that captivates viewers even today. Lairesse believed in preserving ancient art against time's destructive forces as depicted in "Prudence prevents time from destroying ancient art. " Created during the 1670s, this artwork symbolizes Prudence guarding timeless beauty against decay—a powerful message conveyed through Lairesse's skillful brushstrokes. "Dus deerlijk fneuvelde Kartagoos koningin?" showcases Lairesse's ability to evoke emotions through his art.