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Some Highlights of Museum Paul Tétar van Elven Delft
Paintings by Paul Tétar van Elven
The museum’s collection includes a remarkable array of paintings by Paul Tétar van Elven, offering insight into his dual role as both an artist and a teacher. Visitors can admire finely executed portraits and historical scenes, as well as meticulous copies of Old Masters such as Rembrandt and Raphael—demonstrating the academic tradition of learning through imitation. These works are displayed in the elegant, period-decorated rooms of his former home, preserving the atmosphere in which the artist lived and worked. Together, the paintings tell the story of a man devoted to art, legacy, and classical beauty.
19th-century Artist’s Studio and Residence
Housed in a 17th-century canal house, the former home and studio of Paul Tétar van Elven offers a rare glimpse into the domestic and artistic life of a 19th-century Dutch painter. Carefully preserved interiors—including the salon, drawing room, and studio—still feature original furniture, painted ceilings, and decorative details. Visitors can walk through the very rooms where Tétar lived, taught, and painted, surrounded by the objects he cherished: books, porcelain, antique furnishings, and his own art. The space feels intimate and lived-in, creating the impression that the artist has just stepped out for a moment. It’s not just a museum—it’s a time capsule of refined artistic living.
Antique Furniture, Books & Curiosities
Inside the museum, visitors discover a richly furnished interior that reflects the cultivated lifestyle of Paul Tétar van Elven. The rooms are filled with antique Dutch furniture, ornate gilt-leather chairs, a classic money-changer’s table, and elegant display cabinets. Shelves of old books reveal the artist’s scholarly interests, while carefully arranged porcelain, Asian ceramics, and rare collectibles echo the taste of a 19th-century connoisseur. Each item, from the delicate Delftware to the decorative weapons, tells a story—not just of craftsmanship, but of a man who valued beauty, learning, and tradition in everyday life.
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