Herman Doomer

Herman Doomer

Herman Doomer in 1640 by Rembrandt
Born 1595
Anrath, now part of Willich
Died 1650
Amsterdam
Nationality Netherlands
Tulip cabinet by Doomer in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen

Herman Doomer (1595 – 1650) was a Dutch Golden Age furniture and frame-maker who is best known today for his portrait by Rembrandt.

He was born in Anrath, Germany, and married Baertje Martens. He ran a successful business in ebony-veneer furniture. His son Lambert Doomer became a painter.[1]

Doomer died in Amsterdam.

Pendant portraits

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