Cornelis de Man

Cornelis de Man was an artist documented as active between 1639 and 1665. His surviving output confirms proficiency across several genres, including commissioned portraiture, detailed genre scenes, and extensive landscape views.

The works represented in major collections demonstrate versatility in medium, comprising four paintings and three prints. Notable among his paintings are the genre piece 'La Main Chaude' ('Hot Cockles') and the expansive scene The Whale-oil Refinery near the Village of Smerenburg. His prints include detailed portraiture, particularly the multiple known states of Portretten van Joannes Baptista van Helmont en Franciscus Mercurius van Helmont met acht wapens.

The enduring significance of the artist is established by the presence of his work in internationally recognized institutions. Collections holding examples of Cornelis de Man paintings and prints include the Rijksmuseum, the Mauritshuis, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The inclusion of these works in the public domain ensures that high-quality prints remain accessible for scholarly research and appreciation.