Willem van Herp the Elder

(Flemish, lived circa 1614–1677)

Willem van Herp the Elder was a Flemish Baroque painter best known for his religious depictions and genre paintings of taverns and kitchens. His works feature expressive human subjects, and are often copies or renditions of Peter Paul Reubens’ paintings—the influential Rubens was thought to have been van Herp’s teacher. Many of his works were executed on copper plates, lending the finished paintings a distinctive glossy finish while having the advantage of being more durable than canvas or wood. This made van Herp’s work ideal for sending and selling abroad, which the artist often did in Spain. Born in 1614 in Antwerp, Belgium, he spent his entire life in his home city and died in 1677. 

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Tavern Interior With Card Players And Smokers

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Tavern Interior With Card Players And Smokers

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The Crucifixion

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The Crucifixion

Sale Date: January 31, 2024

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Moïse enfant foulant aux pieds la couronne de...

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Moïse enfant foulant aux pieds la couronne de...

Sale Date: November 17, 2023

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Peasants drinking and making music

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Peasants drinking and making music

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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ANBETUNG DER KÖNIGE

Circle of Willem van Herp the Elder

ANBETUNG DER KÖNIGE

Sale Date: September 28, 2023

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The Supper at Emmaus

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The Supper at Emmaus

Sale Date: September 13, 2023

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Adorazione dei Magi

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Adorazione dei Magi

Sale Date: June 28, 2023

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Ein Bischof in einer Kirche beim Verteilen von...

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Ein Bischof in einer Kirche beim Verteilen von...

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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Les festivités

Workshop of Willem van Herp the Elder

Les festivités

Sale Date: April 19, 2023

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GRUPPENBILDNIS EINER KINDERREICHEN FAMILIE

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GRUPPENBILDNIS EINER KINDERREICHEN FAMILIE

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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ANBETUNG DER KÖNIGE

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ANBETUNG DER KÖNIGE

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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A bishop distributing bread to the poor in a...

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A bishop distributing bread to the poor in a...

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Fuga in Egitto

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Fuga in Egitto

Sale Date: November 30, 2022

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a) The Vision of St

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a) The Vision of St

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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The Ecstasy of Saint Augustine

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The Ecstasy of Saint Augustine

Sale Date: November 19, 2022

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The Adoration of the Shepherds

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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Sale Date: November 10, 2022

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The Crucifixion

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The Crucifixion

Sale Date: October 7, 2022

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Inneres eines grossen Stalls mit Tieren

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Inneres eines grossen Stalls mit Tieren

Sale Date: September 22, 2022

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INNERES EINES GROSSEN STALLS MIT TIEREN

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INNERES EINES GROSSEN STALLS MIT TIEREN

Sale Date: June 30, 2022

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La déposition du Christ

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La déposition du Christ

Sale Date: June 10, 2022

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Cristo in casa di Marta e Maria

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Cristo in casa di Marta e Maria

Sale Date: June 9, 2022

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A bishop distributing bread to the poor in a...

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A bishop distributing bread to the poor in a...

Sale Date: May 12, 2022

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La muerte de Adonis

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La muerte de Adonis

Sale Date: March 31, 2022

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Abraham y los tres ángeles

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Abraham y los tres ángeles

Sale Date: March 31, 2022

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