A Life of Diverse Creative Pursuits
Cornelis Wilhelmus Marinus Baard, widely known as Kees Baard, was a Dutch painter, architect, muralist, and art collector. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, his professional life was marked by a variety of roles, including serving as a substituut-officier, a legal official at the beginning of a career within the public prosecution service. His creative journey saw him working in Amsterdam until 1943, followed by a period in Alkmaar that lasted until 1962. Later in life, between 1961 and 1964, he resided in Schaesberg, in the province of Zuid-Limburg.
Artistic Works and Religious Commissions
The artistic output of Kees Baard included floral still lifes and religious art. His notable works held in the Stedelijk Museum, Alkmaar, include:
In the early 1960s, specifically during 1962/1963, Baard executed three tableaux featuring geometric motifs for the Barbara Kerk in Kakert, located in the Gemeente Landgraaf. Created at the request of the pastor to serve as pulpit cladding, these tableaux included the names of the four evangelists on one and the Christ monogram on another. His work in this setting also encompassed the consecration crosses and a portion of the Maria altar.
Questions & Answers
Where are Kees Baard's artworks grouped by art movement?
The movements Kees Baard worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
What moods do Kees Baard's artworks express?
The artist's Mood Room page shows Kees Baard's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.
Where can I see all artworks by Kees Baard?
Every work by Kees Baard on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I browse Kees Baard's works by color palette?
To find works by Kees Baard in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
