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Caspar Netscher, a renowned Dutch portrait and genre painter, was born in 1639 in Heidelberg or Prague. His father, Johann Netscher, was a sculptor from Stuttgart, and his mother, Elizabet Vetter, was the daughter of a mayor in Heidelberg. After his father's death in Poland when Caspar was just two years old, his mother fled with her four children to an estate outside the city, where they suffered from hunger and Caspar's two older brothers died.
Early Life and Training
Caspar's mother eventually found safe quarter in Arnhem, where he was adopted by a rich physician named A. Tullekens. Tullekens recognized Caspar's aptitude for painting and placed him under the tutelage of local artist Hendrick Coster. Through his acquaintance with Wynant Everwyn, Caspar became a student of Ter Borch in Deventer, where he honed his skills as a painter.
Career and Style
Caspar's work is characterized by his masterful depiction of oriental rugs, silk, and brocade, which introduced an international style to the Northern Netherlands. His paintings often featured female figures dressed in glossy satins, which were imitated from Ter Borch. Caspar's genius was fully displayed in his musical and conversational pieces, which showcased his delicate penciling, brilliant coloring, and pleasing light and shade.
Key aspects of Caspar's style:
- Delicate penciling
- Brilliant and correct coloring
- Pleasing light and shade
Notable Works and Collections
Some of Caspar's notable works can be found in the Museum Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands. His paintings are also featured on WahooArt.com, where art enthusiasts can explore his oeuvre and purchase reproductions of his masterpieces.
Influence and Legacy
Caspar's influence on Dutch painting is evident in the work of his contemporaries, including Frans van Mieris, Sr. and Gerrit de Hooch. His sons, Constantyn and Theodorus, also became painters in their father's style. According to the RKD, Caspar's registered pupils included Johannes van den Brande and Otto Brandt.
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