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Prince Eugene Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1652-1714)
LEERMANS, Pieter (1640/55-1706)
The modern-day term 'taxi' comes from the name of one of the richest families in Europe, the Thurn and Taxis. This family made a fortune organizing the transport of mail in the Holy Roman Empire. Eugene Alexander elevated the family's status enormously. He became Prince of the Empire, married into a German ruling family, and was awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece, which he wears here. A pupil of Gerard Dou, Leermans followed his meticulous manner, here painting on copper to achieve a finer finish.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 37
Creation/Production
LEERMANS, Pieter
Acquisition
Gift, 1950
Given by Mary Collin
Measurements
Height
(cm): 30
Width
(cm): 22.3
Height
(in): 11
Width
(in): 8
h(cm) frame:47.5
h(cm)
w(cm) frame:41.4
w(cm)
d(cm) frame:7.1
d(cm)
Techniques
oil on copper
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
Location
Gallery 03
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