Eglon Hendrik was born in Amsterdam, the son of Aert van der Neer, who taught him. He was also a pupil of Jacob van Loo. He worked chiefly in Amsterdam. From 1679 to 1689 he was in Brussels. In 1690 he became court painter to the Elector Palatine in Düsseldorf, where he lived for the rest of his life.
Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
1634? - 1703
Paintings by Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
A lavishly dressed young woman lights up Eglon van der Neer’s picture, her sumptuous silk and brocade dress contrasting strongly with the dark background. Decorated with pearls, it seems to be the star of the show. But a longer look at the painting reveals a sword in the woman’s right hand and, m...
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