Albert Eckhout
ARTISTAlbert Eckhout (c.1610–1665) was a Dutch portrait and still life painter. Eckhout, the son of Albert Eckhourt and Marryen Roeleffs, was born in Groningen, but his training as an artist and early career are unknown. A majority of the works attributed to him are unsigned. He was among the first European artists to paint scenes from the New World. He was in the entourage of the Dutch governor-general of Brazil, Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen, who took him and fellow painter Frans Post to Dutch Brazil to have them record the country's landscape, inhabitants, flora and fauna. Eckhout is also famous for his still-life paintings of Brazilian fruits and vegetables. His paintings were intended for decoration in a domestic context.
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Albert Eckhout, wall art & digital downloads
Shop 2 artworks by Albert Eckhout (Dutch, 1610–1665) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.
Albert Eckhout (c.1610–1665) was a Dutch portrait and still life painter. Eckhout, the son of Albert Eckhourt and Marryen Roeleffs, was born in Groningen, but his training as an artist and early career are unknown. A majority of the works attributed to him are unsigned. He was among the first European artists to paint scenes from the New World. He was in the entourage of the Dutch governor-general of Brazil, Johan Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen, who took him and fellow painter Frans Post to Dutch Brazil to have them record the country's landscape, inhabitants, flora and fauna. Eckhout is also famous for his still-life paintings of Brazilian fruits and vegetables. His paintings were intended for decoration in a domestic context.
At a glance
Most of Albert Eckhout's work on the site falls under Figurative (2), Plants & Animals (1).
Culture: Dutch (3).
By orientation: 2 landscape, 1 portrait.
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Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Albert Eckhout artworks does Archive Lane have?
- 2 public-domain artworks by Albert Eckhout are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.
- What nationality was Albert Eckhout?
- Albert Eckhout is catalogued as Dutch (born 1610, died 1665).
- Can I download these as digital files?
- Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.