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Jacob de Wit

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Round grisaille painting of three putti warming themselves at a brazier fire, imitating sculptural relief.

The winter

1740

Oval sketch of an allegorical scene with a helmeted female figure, putti, and clouds for a ceiling decoration.

Allegory of Government: Wisdom Defeating Discord

Grey monochrome painting of putti playing with a goat beside a tree, with a child in the foreground.

Children Playing with a Goat

Oil painting of the Annunciation: Mary at a lectern under a red curtain, an angel kneeling before her, a dove and cherubs in

Annunciation to the Virgin

1723

Ceiling spandrel with brown grisaille putti, a trumpet and a mask beside a colored oval painting in white stucco.

The Comedy

1743

Painting of a robed leader with arms raised before a crowd of turbaned men beneath palm trees and a stormy sky.

Mozes verkiest de zeventig oudsten

1736

Grisaille relief-style painting of three putti with wheat, a sickle, corn and fruit, in pale monochrome tones.

De zomer

1740

Grisaille painting of two putti with grapes, vine leaves and a vase, imitating a white sculpted relief.

De herfst

1740

Grisaille roundel of three putti warming themselves by a fire and cauldron, with firewood at lower left, imitating stone reli

De winter

1740

Circular ceiling painting of Apollo, Minerva and the nine muses among clouds, with putti and musical instruments.

Apollo Enthroned in the Clouds, with Minerva and the Nine Muses

Pastoral painting of a shepherd and a reclining woman in gold by a tree, with sheep, a child, and a stone monument.

Paris en Oenone

1737

Painting of the Annunciation: Mary at a lectern with a book, an kneeling angel, a dove and cherubs in clouds above.

De verkondiging aan Maria

1723

Painting of playful putti among clouds, some holding gilded mirror frames, with red, yellow and blue drapery.

Putti met spiegels

1725

Painted ceiling spandrel showing putti with sheep and a shepherd's staff, framed in white stucco moldings.

The Pastoral Song

1743

Brown grisaille putti with spear, shield and trumpets in a painted ceiling corner beside a colourful medallion.

The Epic Poem

1743

Pale grisaille panel of putti around a classical urn with grapes and oak leaves, signed and dated 1746.

De herfst

1746

Painting of two women embracing under a tree with cupids, a red drape, an eagle and hunting dogs, by Jacob de Wit, 1727.

Jupiter, vermomd als Diana, verleidt de nimf Callisto

1727

Painting of a disguised shepherd approaching a seated woman in blue as an eagle flies above, with putti and sheep nearby.

Jupiter, vermomd als herder, verleidt Mnemosyne, godin van het geheugen

1727

Ceiling design in oval with classical gods ascending through clouds, surrounded by brown grisaille figures in a rococo frame.

Ontwerp voor een plafondstuk met de apotheose van Aeneas, in de hoeken de vier jaargetijden in brunaille

1720

Grisaille painting of an old bearded man in an oval frame, with an angel blowing a trumpet above him amid ornate scrolls.

Hieronymus, kerkvader

1729

Bildnis des Isaac Newton

1730

Grisaille painting of two putti with grapes, vine leaves and a thyrsus staff, imitating white stone relief.

Autumn

1740

Painting of two women embracing under a tree with cherubs, a red drape, an eagle, and hunting dogs in a forest.

Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto

1727

Painting of a shepherd leaning toward a seated woman in a woodland scene, with an eagle overhead and cupids and sheep nearby.

Jupiter, Disguised as a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory

1727

Design sketch for a ceiling with gods and figures on clouds in a central oval, surrounded by ornate rococo framing.

Design for a ceiling painting with the Apotheosis of Aeneas, in the corners the Four Seasons

1720

White relief panel of putti in a hunting scene with a spear, shield, dead bird and small landscape behind.

Kindertjes met jachtgerei

1749

Painting of a robed figure with outstretched arms addressing a crowd of turbaned men beneath a stormy sky and palm trees.

Moses Choosing the seventy Elders

1736

Grisaille painting of three putti with an urn of grapes and oak leaves, an arched decorative panel titled Autumn.

Autumn

1746

Painting of putti among clouds around gilded mirror frames, one in red drapery in the foreground, by Jacob de Wit.

Putti with Mirrors

1725

Painting of a shepherd and a reclining woman in a golden gown beside a tree, with sheep, a putto, and a stone pedestal.

Paris and Oenone

1737

Grey-toned painting of a seated allegorical woman in drapery holding a flaming bowl beside a rock.

Allegorische figuur: Vuur

1725

Grisaille painting of a seated female allegory with a crown and scepter, resting her arm on a globe, in a gold frame.

Allegorische figuur: Aarde

1725

Painting of Minerva with a helmet and harp, surrounded by three nude putti playing with the strings.

Allegorie, Minerva met drie putti

1700

Grisaille allegorical relief showing a seated woman holding a child, a standing putto, a hovering cherub, and an anchor.

Allegorie: Geloof, Hoop en Liefde

1743

Grisaille painting of a female allegorical figure on clouds, arm raised, in soft gray tones within a gold frame.

Allegorische figuur: Lucht

1725

Grey monochrome painting of a bearded reclining male figure with an oar, reeds and seashells beside him.

Allegorische figuur: Water

1725

Grisaille painting of putti harvesting grapes in an arched niche, with a thyrsus staff, goblet and vine leaves.

Autumn

1751

Painting of Venus, Bacchus and Ceres beside a sleeping Cupid, with a red curtain and stone column behind them.

Venus, Bacchus en Ceres met slapende Amor

1720

Oil sketch of nude putti with flower garlands, a leafy staff, red drapery, and a classical urn in a landscape.

Allegory of the Seasons

Ceiling painting of Apollo and nine Muses among clouds, with a harp and putti, framed by brown and white stucco reliefs.

Apollo Surrounded by the Nine Muses

1743

Brown monochrome relief of putti near sheaves and a sleeping armored figure, framed by white stucco ceiling ornament.

The Elegy

1743

Large painting of a robed figure on a rock gesturing to a crowd of turbaned men, with tents, palms and mountains behind.

Moses elects the Council of Seventy Elders

1737

Painted ceiling roundel of Zephyr and Flora with garlanded figures and cherubs on clouds, set in a red frame.

Zephyr and Flora

1723

Grisaille oval of Abraham raising a knife over Isaac as an angel intervenes, framed by painted putti on a wall panel.

Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac

1737

Painting of winged putti around a laurel-crowned marble bust on a pedestal, with fruit and grapevine in the foreground.

'Liefde Triompheert'

Painted oval ceiling panel showing a rising female figure in red drapery surrounded by gods and putti among clouds, in a gild

De apotheose van Psyche

1744

Painted relief-style panel of putti working in a studio, carrying frames, painting and drawing at easels.

Putti met schilderijen

1700

Grisaille panel of a monk reading an open book in an oval cartouche, framed by ornate acanthus scrollwork.

Bonaventura, kerkleraar

1729

Grisaille panel with a bishop in an oval medallion surrounded by acanthus scrolls and shell ornament.

Augustinus, kerkvader

1729

Ambrosius, kerkvader

1729

Pen and watercolor drawing of two women embracing beneath a tree with hounds, cherubs and red drapery.

Jupiter (in the guise of Diana) and Callisto

1733

Brown wash ceiling design of mythological figures, putti and clouds within a lobed oval frame, by Jacob de Wit.

Design for a Ceiling: Apotheosis of Callisto or Diana (recto), and Sketch of Figures (verso)

1731

Brown ink and wash drawing of a bust of Diana with putti holding a spear, bow, shield and hunting gear.

Bust of Diana with Putti and Hunting Attributes

1700-1750

Drawing of three flying putti, one in red drapery gazing upward, against a pale sky with grey clouds.

Drei schwebende Putten

1729

Watercolor ceiling design in a quatrefoil frame with winged Zephyr, Flora in red drapery, putti and flower garlands on clouds

Deckenentwurf. Zephir und Flora

1723

Brown wash ceiling design of mythological figures, putti and clouds around radiating sunlight, by Jacob de Wit, 1737.

Deckenentwurf: Phaetons Fahrt zur Sonne

1737

Brown wash drawing of floating putti circling a flower basket against a pale sky with clouds, in an octagonal frame.

Schwebende Putten um einen Blumenkorb

1737

Grey wash ceiling design of the nine Muses in clouds within a quatrefoil frame, with a central figure holding a torch.

Deckenentwurf: Die neun Musen, rechts oben Erato, im Hintergrund Athena und Helios, von einer Balustrade in Vierpaßfo…

1710

Ink wash drawing of a woman's head bent forward with eyes lowered and voluminous curly hair, within a thin border.

Vrouwenhoofd met krullend haar, driekwart naar rechts en voorovergebogen

1705

Red chalk drawing of a naked standing boy with curly hair, one arm extended outward, on pale paper.

Naakt jongetje

1705

Knielende vrouw, naar rechts in profiel

1705

Biddende vrouw, naar links in profiel

1705

Red chalk drawing of three draped women on clouds, one with shears, one with a spindle, one with a distaff, by Jacob de Wit.

De schikgodinnen

1705

Brown and red wash drawing of the Last Supper, Christ at a central table with apostles beneath a red drape and chandelier.

Het Heilig Avondmaal, voorgesteld in de opperzaal

1705

Brown ink and red chalk drawing of a crowned bearded king in a fur robe between groups of figures and draped curtains.

Koningsfiguur en de jongelingen in de oven

1716

Red chalk drawing of three robed figures kneeling, the central man raising his arm skyward among clouds.

Aäron en Hur stutten Mozes' handen tijdens de strijd van het volk Israël tegen de Amalekieten

1705

Pen and grey wash drawing of robed priests at an altar with a bull and cherubs in clouds above.

Heidense priesters offeren op een altaar

1705

Pen and wash drawing of an allegorical woman with two putti beside an empty rocaille cartouche.

Allegorische vrouwenfiguur met twee putti boven een rocaille cartouche

1731

Drawing of an old woman gesturing beside a child peering into a glowing brazier in a dark room.

Oude vrouw met kind en vuurtest

1734

Pen and watercolour drawing of three classical figures beside a sleeping Cupid on a draped bed, with a column and red curtain

Ceres, Venus, Bacchus en slapende Amor

1705

Pen and wash drawing of two putti framing a circular medallion showing a seated muse and Apollo among clouds.

Twee putti met medaillon, waarin de verschijning van Apollo aan de muze

1744

Pen and wash design for a wall painting with framed panels, crowned figures in niches, and a crowd above a balustrade.

Ontwerp voor een wandschildering in de pastorie van de Mozes en Aaron-kerk

1716

Pen and wash drawing of two putti holding a medallion showing Narcissus and Echo, by Jacob de Wit, 1744.

Twee putti met medaillon, waarin Narcissus en Echo

1744

Red chalk sketch of three putti in a loose composition, one reaching upward, with hatched shading at the upper left.

Ontwerp voor een deur- of schoorsteenstuk met drie putti

1705

Ink and wash drawing of five putti playing around a recumbent lion, with a winged figure faintly visible above.

Vijf putti bij een liggende leeuw

1705

Brown wash drawing of four putti among papers, scissors and a rolled document, with a feathered staff at left.

Allegorie op de koophandel met vier putti

1705

Grey wash drawing of a three-panel ceiling design with draped allegorical figures, clouds, putti and a sunburst.

Ontwerp voor een driedelige plafondversiering

1724

Drawing of two hands gripping a staff, rendered in chalk and white highlights on blue-grey paper.

Studie van twee handen die een staf omklemmen

1705

Studieblad met tien koppen

1705

Ink study sheet with many sketched human figures in varied poses, reclining and kneeling, drawn in loose strokes.

Studieblad met menselijke figuren

1705

Vrouwenhoofd, links in profiel, benedenwaarts gewend

1705

Pen and ink drawing of a nude man seated on rocky ground, head tilted upward, arms wrapped around one knee.

Naakte man

1705

Studieblad met vijf koppen

1705

Studieblad met twee koppen

1705

Grey chalk drawing of an elderly man with a long full beard and tousled hair, turned three-quarters to the left.

Manskop met grote baard

1705

Mansportret, naar links

1705

Ink and wash drawing of a man in an oval medallion held by a putto, surrounded by palette, brushes and drawing materials.

Zelfportret in medaillon omringd door schildersattributen

1705

Brown ink and wash design for a ceiling painting showing draped figures and putti among clouds in the sky.

Ontwerp voor plafondschildering

1705

Red chalk drawing of two circular medallions, each showing playful naked putti among foliage.

Twee medaillons met kinderen

1705

Red chalk design of a bearded herm figure with four putti and garlands of fruit and foliage in an arched panel.

Design for a Panel with Four Putti Decorating a Herm (Terminal Figure) with Garlands of Fruit and Foliage

ca. 1720-40

Engraving of four putti near a garlanded decorative urn, one holding a staff, with foliage and sky behind them.

Vier putti bij een siervaas

1705

Ink and wash ceiling design by Jacob de Wit showing a huntress with a spear among clouds, putti, and seated figures.

Ontwerp voor een plafondschildering met Diana en Endymion

1726

Drawing of a woman with a winged cherub beside a tree as an eagle swoops overhead, in brown wash and watercolor.

Callisto, Amor en Jupiter met de adelaar

1746

Pen and wash drawing of putti harvesting grain among tall grasses, one leaning on a long pole, with two more peeking from the

Zomer

1744

Pen and wash drawing of putti harvesting grapes in a landscape, with one child holding a pole and another filling a basket.

Herfst

1744

Pen and brown wash drawing of putti with flowers and garlands in a garden beside an urn and a bust on a pedestal.

Lente

1744