Jacob Hoolaart
Jacob Hoolaart was a printmaker whose professional activity is documented to the year 1723. He specialized in graphic works, focusing on genre scenes and narrative depictions of daily life, typical of 18th-century European printmaking traditions.
A total of fifteen Jacob Hoolaart prints are represented in museum collections, including a significant holding at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. These works confirm his engagement with detailed engraving and etching techniques. Thematically, Hoolaart often depicted domestic environments and street scenes, sometimes incorporating elements of moral observation or satire.
Key compositions preserved in collections include the large genre piece Boerenfamilie bij het slachten van een varken, and the character study Brillenverkoper en een oude vrouw. Further examples of his narrative focus are found in the didactic print titled De wijn is een spotter, and the composition depicting street musicians, Een lierspeler en een vioolspeler.
Due to the age of these original works, they frequently reside in the public domain. This allows for the study and dissemination of Hoolaart’s legacy, often through the creation of high-quality prints and reproductions.
