David Colijns (circa 1582 - 1664/66), The Legend Of William Tell
David Colijns
Dutch painter
Rotterdam circa 1582 – 1664/1666 Amsterdam
The legend of William Tell
Oil on canvas : 52,6 X 83,2 cm
Unsigned, circa 1625/1630
Frame : 72,3 X 102,5 cm
Published by Jan Briels in “Vlaamse schilders in de Noordelijke Nederlanden in het begin van de Gouden Eeuw”, 1987, P. 69, Pl. 60.
Published by Eric Jan Sluijter in “Rembrandt’s rivals”, 2015, Fig. IV-5.
Provenance : before 1987 with Gallery Jan De Maere, Brussels.
Over 2 years in our stock: enjoy our lower price and absolute transparency
Our cost price 2.655 €
= acquisition price 2.255 € + restoration 400 €
Our old price 6.500 €
Our new net price 4.200 €
Our net export price 3.932 €
At the start of the 14th century the successful apple shot with a crossbow by the local hero William Tell initiated the Swiss revolt in the canton of Uri against the Austrian oppressor.
I know of only three Flemish or Dutch 17th century paintings representing this rare theme of William Tell shooting an arrow at an apple on his son’s head: two by Joos de Momper II and our painting. In all three versions the boy has turned his back to his father.
David Colijns was born in Rotterdam but he spent his complete career in the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam. Many 17th century painters used different spellings for their proper name. Colijns used “Colijns”, “Colyns”, “Colijn” and “Celijns”.
All my paintings stand fully documented on my website:
https://www.jeanmoust.com/categories/biblical-mythological-and-allegorical-scenes/colijns- david-2023/the-legend-of-william-tell-4312268
Dutch painter
Rotterdam circa 1582 – 1664/1666 Amsterdam
The legend of William Tell
Oil on canvas : 52,6 X 83,2 cm
Unsigned, circa 1625/1630
Frame : 72,3 X 102,5 cm
Published by Jan Briels in “Vlaamse schilders in de Noordelijke Nederlanden in het begin van de Gouden Eeuw”, 1987, P. 69, Pl. 60.
Published by Eric Jan Sluijter in “Rembrandt’s rivals”, 2015, Fig. IV-5.
Provenance : before 1987 with Gallery Jan De Maere, Brussels.
Over 2 years in our stock: enjoy our lower price and absolute transparency
Our cost price 2.655 €
= acquisition price 2.255 € + restoration 400 €
Our old price 6.500 €
Our new net price 4.200 €
Our net export price 3.932 €
At the start of the 14th century the successful apple shot with a crossbow by the local hero William Tell initiated the Swiss revolt in the canton of Uri against the Austrian oppressor.
I know of only three Flemish or Dutch 17th century paintings representing this rare theme of William Tell shooting an arrow at an apple on his son’s head: two by Joos de Momper II and our painting. In all three versions the boy has turned his back to his father.
David Colijns was born in Rotterdam but he spent his complete career in the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam. Many 17th century painters used different spellings for their proper name. Colijns used “Colijns”, “Colyns”, “Colijn” and “Celijns”.
All my paintings stand fully documented on my website:
https://www.jeanmoust.com/categories/biblical-mythological-and-allegorical-scenes/colijns- david-2023/the-legend-of-william-tell-4312268
4 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Reference (ID): 1269366
Availability: In stock
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