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. 

Willem van Herp the Elder Artworks

Willem van Herp the Elder (283 results)
David before Saul

Willem van Herp the Elder

David before Saul

Sale Date: December 13, 2002

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Mars versucht Minerva zurückhalten

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Mars versucht Minerva zurückhalten

Sale Date: November 30, 2002

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Gastmahl des Neptun

Attributed to Willem van Herp the Elder

Gastmahl des Neptun

Sale Date: September 25, 2002

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Interior with a family feasting and dancing

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Interior with a family feasting and dancing

Sale Date: July 10, 2002

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L'ouvrier de la dernière heure

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L'ouvrier de la dernière heure

Sale Date: June 26, 2002

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The Marriage of the Virgin

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The Marriage of the Virgin

Sale Date: April 19, 2002

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Gastmahl des Neptun

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Gastmahl des Neptun

Sale Date: March 22, 2002

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Scène de banquet avec un violoniste

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Scène de banquet avec un violoniste

Sale Date: December 19, 2001

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A couple drinking and smoking in an interior

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A couple drinking and smoking in an interior

Sale Date: November 6, 2001

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Fröhliche Zecher in einem Wirtshaus

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Fröhliche Zecher in einem Wirtshaus

Sale Date: October 3, 2001

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The Annunciation

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The Annunciation

Sale Date: July 13, 2001

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A peasant family at dinner

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A peasant family at dinner

Sale Date: July 12, 2001

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The Marriage at Cana

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The Marriage at Cana

Sale Date: July 10, 2001

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A tavern interior with a man playing the violin

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A tavern interior with a man playing the violin

Sale Date: April 26, 2001

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An interior with a procuress, an old man and a...

Circle of Willem van Herp the Elder

An interior with a procuress, an old man and a...

Sale Date: April 26, 2001

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Isaac blessing Jacob

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Isaac blessing Jacob

Sale Date: April 24, 2001

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Marie Madeleine aux pieds du Christ

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Marie Madeleine aux pieds du Christ

Sale Date: March 18, 2001

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Magd mit Kind in der Scheune

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Magd mit Kind in der Scheune

Sale Date: December 2, 2000

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An interior with a procuress, an old man and a...

Circle of Willem van Herp the Elder

An interior with a procuress, an old man and a...

Sale Date: November 2, 2000

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Jupiter couronnant un empereur romain

Circle of Willem van Herp the Elder

Jupiter couronnant un empereur romain

Sale Date: June 19, 2000

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Huldigungsgaben für einen König, der jedoch die...

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Huldigungsgaben für einen König, der jedoch die...

Sale Date: March 18, 2000

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Abraham and the three angels

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Abraham and the three angels

Sale Date: January 27, 2000

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Isaac blessing Jacob

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Isaac blessing Jacob

Sale Date: December 17, 1999

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Marie Madeleine aux pieds du Christ

Willem van Herp the Elder

Marie Madeleine aux pieds du Christ

Sale Date: November 22, 1999

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