Simon Fokke Collection

View of the old marina in Amsterdam, seen towards the Bolwerk Leeuwenburg or Blauwhoofd, 1753-1799. In the background the IJ

View of the town hall in Amsterdam with the arrival of Willem V and Wilhelmina van... 1768-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the town hall in Amsterdam with the arrival of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Pruisen on Dam Square on May 31, 1768, 1768-1799

View of the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V... 1768-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V and Wilhelmina of Prussia on June 1, 1768, 1768-1799

View of the royal lodge of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V, 1768-1799 Creator: Anon
View of the royal lodge of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V and Wilhelmina of Prussia on June 1, 1768, 1768-1799. On stage is an actor as Apollo

Sint-Bavo church stormed by Protestants in Haarlem, 1752. Creator: Anon
Sint-Bavo church stormed by Protestants in Haarlem, 1752. De Groote Kerk, in Haarlem, overwhelmed by soldiers, in the year 1578. Church interior of the Great Church in Haarlem, now the St

View of the Town Hall, the Nieuwe Kerk and the Waag on Dam Square in Amsterdam, 1753-1799. Creator: Simon Fokke
View of the Town Hall, the Nieuwe Kerk and the Waag on Dam Square in Amsterdam, 1753-1799

View of the Surroundings of Narni in Lombardy, 1770. Creator: Simon Fokke
View of the Surroundings of Narni in Lombardy, 1770

Port of Livorne, ca. 1770. Creator: Simon Fokke
Port of Livorne, ca. 1770

St. Elizabeth's Flood Floods Flooding Storm Dykes
An 18th century work depicting the St. Elizabeth's flood in the Netherlands in November 1421 when a storm caused dykes to break in several places

Astronomy Astronomers Searching Night Sky Telescope
Astronomers searching the night sky with a telescope. After a 17th century work by Simon Fokke

Creditor man gives coins bills figure table Next
Creditor, A man gives coins and bills to a figure behind a table. Next to him is a man with a raised finger. In the foreground two putti, one with rod, view a painting

Lying man middle gentlemen floor room lies man
Lying man in the middle of gentlemen, On the floor in a room lies a man with a cloth over his head. A man kneels down while the rest of the group of men watch. Print on the top right: Pl. VI

Three putti medallion empty medallion top lauded
Three putti around an medallion, Three putti around an empty medallion. At the top, the medallion is lauded by a putto with a trumpet. The putto on the right holds a jester stick

Allegorical representation portrait Willem V
Allegorical representation with portrait of Willem V, In a boat surrounded by two sea gods, an acclaimed man with a sheet of paper in his hand sits

Allegory constancy man clinging cross lit bundle
Allegory of constancy, A man clinging to a cross and being lit by a bundle of celestial light. A putto with laurel wreath flies above his head

Allegorical vignette Minerva laurdering young man
Allegorical vignette with Minerva laurdering a young man, Minerva in armor with a spear, shield and helmet, and in the company of an owl a young man laurels

Procession guilds leprosy roses Koppermaandag
Procession of guilds and leprosy roses on Koppermaandag, 1604 Annual Ommegang der Gildens en Leproozen, on Koppermaandag in Amsterdam, stopped Ao

bathing ladies spied Two bathing ladies two gentlemen
The bathing ladies are spied, Two bathing ladies are spied on by two gentlemen in the scrub. In the background a few figures walk among the trees

Two putti helmeted coat arms image three birds
Two putti with a helmeted coat of arms, Two putti with a helmeted coat of arms with the image of three birds. To the right, a putto kneels with folded hands in front of the shield

Portrait Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaar Portrait halfway
Portrait of Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaar, Portrait halfway, to the right, of Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaar. In her right hand she carries a spear

Allegorical vignette beehive Bijenkorf surrounded
Allegorical vignette with beehive, Bijenkorf surrounded by three people and flanked by two muses. In the foreground are books by playwrights Vondel

Flat-tailed snakes Two flat-tailed snakes side
Flat-tailed snakes, Two flat-tailed snakes, seen from the side. Print numbered top right: Tab. II. Snakes, Simon Fokke (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1764 - 1784, paper, etching

Siege Haarlem 1573 Ao 1573 title object crowd
Siege of Haarlem, 1573 The Siege of Haarlem. Ao 1573 (title on object), A crowd of women leaves the city under the leadership of Kenau Simonsz Hasselaar. On the left a city gate from Haarlem

African Wild Boar side Boar male pig Simon Fokke
African Wild Boar, An African Wild Boar, seen from the side. Boar (male pig), Simon Fokke, Amsterdam, 1722 - 1784, paper, etching, h 214 mm × w 161 mm

death Dido dead stake branches furniture left foreground
The death of Dido, Dido is dead on a stake of branches and furniture. In the left foreground a woman of sadness has become unwell

Allegory Writing Art Title page Amsterdam political
Allegory of Writing Art Title page for: The Amsterdam political, entertaining and judicious snapper, 1745, The personification of Writing is sitting on her lap with a book

Armed men room group gentlemen raised swords stands
Armed men in a room, In a room a group of gentlemen with raised swords stands around a man with a blindfold. On the right, a man has risen from his chair behind a table. Print on the top right: Pl

Four prisoners under supervision shooters Four handcuffed prisoners
Four prisoners under the supervision of shooters, Four handcuffed prisoners are under supervision of guards in a hall. A male prisoner is stopped by a guard when he wants to embrace a woman who is

Minerva portrait unknown man Minervas leg oval portrait
Minerva with portrait of unknown man, On Minervas leg is an oval portrait of an unknown man. Her spear is crowned with the freedom hat

Building collapsed View building collapses workers
Building collapsed, View of a building that collapses. The workers who stood on ladders against the facade fall down. On the right in the foreground at the entrance of the gate is the master builder

View surroundings Narni Lombardy Vue aux environs de Narni
View of the surroundings of Narni and Lombardy Vue aux environs de Narni and Lombardy (title on object), View of an idyllic Italian landscape with waterfalls

Portrait Adrianus Pars Portrait bust pastor Adrianus Pars
Portrait of Adrianus Pars, Portrait bust of pastor Adrianus Pars with cloak and bef. Historical person (with NAME), Adriaan Pars, Simon Fokke (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1744, paper, engraving

Figures bank Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 1622 Ouderkerk aan den Amstel
Figures on the bank at Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, 1622 Ouderkerk aan den Amstel, Ao 1622 Noord- Dutch landscapes (series title), Figures on the bank at Ouderkerk aan de Amstel

Ice view Sloten 1624 Slooten Ao 1624 title object
Ice view near Sloten, 1624 Slooten, Ao 1624 (title on object) North Holland landscapes (series title ), Ice view near Sloten with a hunter and fisherman in the foreground, 1624

Ice-cream production Alkmaar 1619 Outside Alkmaar
Ice-cream production near Alkmaar, 1619 Outside Alkmaar, Ao 1619 North Holland landscapes (series title), Ice-cream parlor near Alkmaar. Skating figures and kolf players can be found on the ice

View Oudezijds Herenlogement Amsterdam painting sale
View of the Oudezijds Herenlogement in Amsterdam and a painting sale, 1773 Print of the Oudezyds Heerelogement, until Amsterdam, seen from inside

Hague Drawing Academy Image t Teken-Akademi der Haegsche Art Painters
The Hague Drawing Academy Image of t Teken-Akademi der Haegsche Art Painters (title on object), Room in which figures with drawing utensils sit around a nude model

Return battlefield De Mislukte Onderneming title
Return of the battlefield De Mislukte Onderneming (title on object), Return of the battlefield. A defeated man is awaited in a village by a group of residents

Schellingwoude waterfront 1619 Schellingwou Ao 1619 North Holland landscapes
Schellingwoude from the waterfront, 1619 Schellingwou, Ao 1619 North Holland landscapes (series title), Schellingwoude from the waterfront with houses behind the dike

River landscape boats Amstelveen 1624 Amstelveen
River landscape with boats near Amstelveen, 1624 Amstelveen, Ao 1624 (title on object) North Holland landscapes (series title), River landscape with boats near Amstelveen

Stage decor street houses modern Street Le chemin modern
Stage decor with street and houses The modern Street / Le chemin modern (title on object), A stage setting, representing a street with on houses on both sides in neo-classical style

David saves Sauls life Chachila Agste Book title
David saves Sauls life on the Chachila Agste Book (title on object) David and Saul (series title), David stops Abisai who wants to kill the sleeping king Saul with a spear

Capture van den Briel Vignette national history
Capture van den Briel Vignette for national history (series title), The Capture van den Briel depicted with two historical figures in an oval portrait

Two historical figures conversation Illustrations
Two historical figures in conversation Illustrations of Dutch history (series title), Philips van Marnix and Hieronymus Beverningk talking in the open air

Ice view city Ice entertainment fishermen frozen water
Ice view near a city, Ice entertainment and fishermen on frozen water near a city. Figures of wood gather in the foreground. Print on top left marked: XIV

Astronomia personification Astronomy wrapped
Astronomia, The personification of Astronomy is wrapped in a star garment and supported with her elbow on a drawing of the solar system. Around her head is a halo of stars

Two couple historical figures conversation Illustrations
Two couple of historical figures in conversation Illustrations of national history (series title), In a garden two pairs of men are talking to each other

Two men look tree Two men stand indicates footpath
Two men look at a tree, Two men stand still a tree that one of them indicates. From the footpath there is a view of the water and the bank with houses across the street. Print top left, marked: III

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Simon Fokke: A Master of Diverse Artistic Visions Step into the world of Simon Fokke, a renowned artist whose creative prowess knew no bounds. With his brush as his guide, he captured the essence of various subjects, leaving an indelible mark on the art scene. In "View of the Surroundings of Narni in Lombardy, " Fokke transports us to a picturesque landscape where nature's beauty unfolds before our eyes. The meticulous details and vibrant colors breathe life into this mesmerizing vista, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its tranquility. Moving from landscapes to seascapes, we encounter "Port of Livorne. " Here, Fokke skillfully depicts bustling maritime activity with ships sailing through azure waters. Each stroke reveals his mastery over capturing movement and imbuing it with a sense of adventure that beckons viewers to embark on their own voyages. But Fokke's talent extends beyond serene scenes; he delves into historical events too. In "The execution of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt, " created by Isaak Tirion but engraved by Fokke himself, we witness a pivotal moment frozen in time. The intensity emanating from this depiction leaves an indescribable impact on those who gaze upon it. Focusing now on everyday life, we find ourselves amidst financial transactions in "Creditor man gives coins bills figure table Next. " Through intricate details and subtle expressions, Fokke captures the complexities surrounding wealth and debt—a timeless theme that resonates even today. Shifting gears once more, we enter a room where deceit lingers in "Lying man middle gentlemen floor room lies man. " This intriguing composition raises questions about trust and deception while showcasing Fokke's ability to convey narratives through visual storytelling. In another work titled "Three putti medallion empty medallion top lauded, " three cherubic figures take center stage.