Jan Van Der Bruggen Collection

Violin player boy feathered hat head playing
Violin player, A boy with a feathered hat on his head, playing a violin, violin, fiddle, one person playing string instrument (bowed), Jan van der Bruggen (attributed to), Amsterdam, 1681 - 1740

Triktrak players Interior inn two men playing
Triktrak players, Interior of an inn with two men playing the tug-of-war and a third watching them huddled. In the doorway stands a man with a wooden leg, backgammon, tric-trac, hotel, hostelry, inn

Smiling boy curly hair laughing boy child toddler
Smiling boy with curly hair, laughing, boy (child between toddler and youth), Jan van der Bruggen (mentioned on object), 1659 - 1740, paper, engraving, h 183 mm × w 140 mm

Jan Wtenbogaert Goudweger Jan Wtenbogaert sits
Jan Wtenbogaert The Goudweger, Jan Wtenbogaert sits in a room weighing gold at a table. He records information in the book that is ahead of him

Old woman bottle glass variant B rummer alcoholic drinks
Old woman with bottle and glass (variant B), glass, rummer, alcoholic drinks, Jan van der Bruggen (attributed to), 1659 - 1740, paper, h 124 mm × w 93 mm

Democritus laughs Greek philosopher Democritus
Democritus laughs, The Greek philosopher Democritus is sitting in his office near a globe and smiling, (story of) Democritus, the philosopher, globe, laughing, Jan van der Bruggen (attributed to)

Portrait Jacob van Schuppen fur hat Austrian painter Jacob van Schuppen
Portrait of Jacob van Schuppen with fur hat, Portrait of the Austrian painter Jacob van Schuppen. Head-gear, Jacob van Schuppen, Jan van der Bruggen (possibly), Vienna, 1714, paper, engraving

Portrait Isabella d Orleans Duchess Guise Isabelle
Portrait of Isabella d Orleans, Duchess of Guise, Isabelle of Orle ans Duchess of Guise, Jan van der Bruggen (mentioned on object), Paris, 1677 - 1687, paper, engraving, h 303 mm × w 216 mm

Portrait Madama Osorio de Vilasco Madama Osorio de Vilasco strokes
Portrait of Madama Osorio de Vilasco, Madama Osorio de Vilasco strokes a dog lying on a pillow next to her. In the background a balustrade and a garden

Pub scene man lighting pipe card game inn players lights
Pub scene with man lighting pipe, During a card game in an inn, one of the players lights his pipe. In the background a group of men and an owl on a stick

Jan van der Bruggen after Rembrandt van Rijn (Flemish, born 1649), Jan Uytenbogaert, mezzotint

Backgammon players, print maker: Jan van der Bruggen

Keisnijder, doctor, The Extraction of the Stone, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659-1740

Five fools, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Letter Reading man, Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje (I), 1659 - 1740

Mary worships the Christ child, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Monk, possibly Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Lust, Jan van der Bruggen, 1681-1689

Man with a Pipe, Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje I Petrus Staverenus, 1659-1740

Man counts coins (the Hearing), Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje (I), Petrus Staverenus, 1659 - 1740

Drinking and smoking men, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659-1740

Man with jug and wine glass, variant A, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659-1740

Old man with a bottle and a glass (version A), Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Portrait of Mary, Duchess of Richmond, Jan van der Bruggen, 1682

Dentist, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1681

Old and young man, Jan van der Bruggen, David Teniers (II), 1659 - 1740

Night scene of a fishmonger and a man urinating, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Money Counters, Jan van der Bruggen, David Teniers (II), 1659 - 1714

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"Jan van der Bruggen: A Tale of Art and Playfulness" In the world of music, Jan van der Bruggen stands tall as a prodigious violin player. With his feathered hat perched on his head, he captivates audiences with every stroke of the bow, creating melodies that touch hearts. Step into an old inn and you'll find Jan again, this time surrounded by Triktrak players. The interior buzzes with excitement as two men engage in a spirited game, their laughter filling the air. But it's not just music and games that bring joy to Jan's life; he finds happiness in simple pleasures too. As a smiling boy with curly hair, he embraces the carefree spirit of childhood, laughing and playing like any toddler would. Jan's artistic pursuits extend beyond music. In one portrait titled "Jan Wtenbogaert Goudweger, " we see him sitting thoughtfully, perhaps contemplating his next masterpiece. Another painting reveals an old woman enjoying her alcoholic drinks - a variant B rummer - reminding us that even artists appreciate life's indulgences. Just like Democritus, the Greek philosopher who laughed at life's absurdities, Jan finds humor in everyday moments. His infectious laughter echoes through time and space. A portrait by Austrian painter Jacob van Schuppen showcases Jan wearing a fur hat - a symbol of elegance and refinement. Meanwhile, another artwork portrays Isabella d Orleans Duchess Guise stroking her delicate features with grace reminiscent of Madama Osorio de Vilasco herself. In bustling pub scenes filled with pipe-smoking men engrossed in card games or backgammon matches illuminated by dim lights, we catch glimpses after Rembrandt van Rijn (Flemish). His talent extends beyond playing instruments; he is also skilled as a printmaker capturing these lively moments for eternity.