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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Vista de un jardín

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Vista de un jardín

Sale Date: June 6, 2018

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Stallinterieur

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Stallinterieur

Sale Date: March 21, 2018

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Saint Antoine de Padoue prouve l’innocence de...

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Saint Antoine de Padoue prouve l’innocence de...

Sale Date: December 13, 2017

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Maid and Child in the Pantry, 1646

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Maid and Child in the Pantry, 1646

Sale Date: December 6, 2017

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Esau vende su primogenitura

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Esau vende su primogenitura

Sale Date: September 26, 2017

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Magd und Kind in der Vorratskammer, 1646

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Magd und Kind in der Vorratskammer, 1646

Sale Date: July 5, 2017

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THE ECSTASY OF SAINT AUGUSTINE

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THE ECSTASY OF SAINT AUGUSTINE

Sale Date: May 3, 2017

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La Bénédiction de Jacob, 1600–1699

Studio of Willem van Herp the Elder

La Bénédiction de Jacob, 1600–1699

Sale Date: April 14, 2017

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L'Adoration des bergers

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L'Adoration des bergers

Sale Date: October 11, 2016

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La bénédiction de Jacob

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La bénédiction de Jacob

Sale Date: May 27, 2016

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Cristo en la Cruz con la Magdalena

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Cristo en la Cruz con la Magdalena

Sale Date: May 10, 2016

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L'Adoration des bergers

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L'Adoration des bergers

Sale Date: March 31, 2016

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The Visitation

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The Visitation

Sale Date: November 17, 2015

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Crucifixion dans un paysage

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Crucifixion dans un paysage

Sale Date: October 15, 2015

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Stable interior with a maid and two children

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Stable interior with a maid and two children

Sale Date: September 16, 2015

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La Fucina Di Vulcano

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La Fucina Di Vulcano

Sale Date: April 21, 2015

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Judith et Tamar, 1640

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Judith et Tamar, 1640

Sale Date: March 9, 2015

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Adoración de los Reyes

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Adoración de los Reyes

Sale Date: February 25, 2015

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Tavern with merrymakers and cardplayers

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Tavern with merrymakers and cardplayers

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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DAS EMMAUSMAHL

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DAS EMMAUSMAHL

Sale Date: September 25, 2014

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In der Schenke

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In der Schenke

Sale Date: September 17, 2014

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Verkündigung an Maria

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Verkündigung an Maria

Sale Date: June 26, 2014

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L'Adoration des Bergers

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L'Adoration des Bergers

Sale Date: June 25, 2014

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Stable scene with still life

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Stable scene with still life

Sale Date: May 17, 2014

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