Guilliam De Heusch

Place: Utrecht

Death: 1692

Biography:

Guilliam De Heusch was a Dutch landscape painter and engraver, born in Utrecht, Netherlands. Little is known about his life and training, but it is believed that he studied with Jan Both, as his style is identical to that of Both. De Heusch's work is characterized by its use of evening effects, wide expanses of country, and rock formations, similar to those of Claude Lorraine.

Life and Training

De Heusch was born in Utrecht and likely studied with Jan Both, as his style is identical to that of Both. He presided over the gild of Utrecht in 1649, along with Cornelis Poelenburg, Jan Both, and Jan Weenix. One pupil of De Heusch in Utrecht was his nephew, Jacob de Heusch.

Work

De Heusch's pictures are signed with the full name, beginning with a monogram combining a G (for Guilliam or Guglielmo), D, and H. His etchings, of which thirteen are known, are also in the character of those of Both. De Heusch painted landscapes, often with evening effects, wide expanses of country, and rock formations. His work can be found in the galleries of The Hague and Rotterdam, in the Belvedere at Vienna, the Städel in Frankfurt, the Louvre, and the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Important works by De Heusch include:

• Mountainous Landscape in Italy
• Italian River Landscape with Stone Bridge

De Heusch's style is often compared to that of Jan Both, and it is difficult to distinguish one master from the other. However, Both is perhaps the more delicate colorist.

Museums and Collections

De Heusch's work can be found in several museums and collections, including:

• The Mauritshuis in The Hague, which houses a collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings
• The Louvre in Paris, which has an extensive collection of European art
• The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, which has a collection of art and artifacts from around the world

For more information about De Heusch and his work, visit Wikioo.org or Wikipedia. Note: You can also check the following links from Wikioo.org: Discover the Masterpieces of Mauritshuis, The Hague Guilliam De Heusch | Wikioo.org