Portrait of Cornelis Backer (1633-81), councillor, alderman, and colonel of the Amsterdam militia

Caspar Netscher, 1660 - 1684

Cornelis Backer. Caspar Netscher. Cornelis Backer (1633-1681) was appointed to many functions in the civic administration of Amsterdam in 1658. He also served as a governor of the Dutch East India Company.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-729
  • Dimensionsheight 50 cm x width 42 cm, depth 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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"historical persons" by Caspar Netscher

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder

Caspar Netscher, c. 1680 - c. 1684

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

Caspar Netscher, 1660 - 1684

William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange and since 1689, King of England

William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange and since 1689, King of England

copy after Caspar Netscher, 1670 - 1733

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Interior with a Mother Combing Her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘Maternal Care’

Interior with a Mother Combing Her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘Maternal Care’

Caspar Netscher, 1669

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder

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Portrait of Mary Stuart (1662-95), Wife of Prince William III

Portrait of Mary Stuart (1662-95), Wife of Prince William III

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Reception of the Dutch ambassador Hieronymus van Beverningk by the Spanish queen-regent Maria-Anna of Austria, 2 March 1671

Reception of the Dutch ambassador Hieronymus van Beverningk by the Spanish queen-regent Maria-Anna of Austria, 2 March 1671

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Studies van een arm en van vingers

Studies van een arm en van vingers

Caspar Netscher (possibly), 1649 - 1684

Portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the van Citters family

Portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the van Citters family

Caspar Netscher, 1674