Ludolf Bakhuizen (1630 – 1708)
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Ludolf Backhuizen was a German painter, born in Emden, East Frisia. Backhuizen moved to Amsterdam in 1650, and became one of the foremost painters of the Dutch Golden Age.
When Backhuizen first arrived in Amsterdam he worked as a calligrapher and a merchant clerk. Backhuizen soon realized his talent and passion for painting and by the late 1650s he devoted himself to the arts. Backhuizen’s interest in art began with a series of ink drawings that later transpired into etchings and paintings. Backhuizen formally studied under Allart van Everdingen and Hendrik Dubbels, who were both known as Dutch masters.
Backhuizen soon became known for his maritime scenes, painting rough seas and warships. In order to study the sea, Backhuizen would sail in an open boat, observing the movement of waves during storms. While Backhuizen is most known for his ship paintings, he also rendered portraits, genre paintings and landscapes.
Backhuizen reputation’s spread throughout Europe and led him to meet historical figures such Cosimo III de Medici and Peter the Great. He returned to Germany on several occasions where he painted for the court. Despite his many travels, Backhuizen kept his base in Amsterdam, where he opened a gallery in the town hall.
Backhuizen is now remembered as an iconic painter form the Dutch Golden Age. Do you think you own a painting by this Dutch master? Contact us. We are the experts on Ludolf Backhuizen.