Portrait of Cornelis Apostool c. 1817
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"Portrait of Cornelis Apostool" is a marble bust created by Paulus Joseph Gabriël, a Dutch sculptor, in c. 1817. The bust depicts Apostool, likely a prominent figure of the time, with a serene expression and detailed rendering of his features. This work is characteristic of neoclassical sculpture with its focus on realism and idealized forms, capturing the likeness of the sitter with precision. The bust's simple presentation and the use of white marble further enhance the sense of classical aesthetics.
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Apostool was the first director of the Koninklijke Museum in Amsterdam, forerunner of the Rijksmuseum. His portrait was sculpted by the royal sculptor Paulus Gabriël, who chose a Classical form whereby Apostool’s head appears to emerge naturally from a block of stone. This type of portrait, known as a herm, was used mainly for artists and art lovers.
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