Fine Art

17th Century Paintings

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A woman in a copper-colored gown with pearls and a dark veil stands in three-quarter view against a dramatic sky, pointing right.

The Hon. Anne Boteler, Countess of Newport, later Countess of Portland (c.1610 – 1669)

Anthony van Dyck

A dignified portrait of a 60-year-old woman by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her calm presence and intricate attire.

Portrait of a 60-year-old Woman

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of a gentleman by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a man in rich attire with a steady gaze.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Anthony van Dyck

Rubens' depiction of Christ on the Cross with Mary, Mary Magdalene, and St John in a moment of profound grief.

Christ on the Cross with Maria, Mary Magdalene and St John

Peter Paul Rubens

A woman in a voluminous black gown with white lace cuffs and collar stands before a rich red curtain, wearing a double strand of pearls and gazing directly ahead.

Portrait of a Lady in Black before a Red Curtain

Anthony van Dyck

A bustling square in Amsterdam with figures and a green shopfront under late afternoon light.

The Dam and Damrak

Adriaen van de Velde

A radiant Christ emerges from a dark tomb, illuminated by white light, with shocked soldiers recoiling at his feet beneath a stormy sky.

The Resurrection of Christ

Peter Paul Rubens

A Dutch merchant ship with a tricolor flag sails near a rocky coast with figures signaling from the shore.

Dutch Merchant Ships off a Rocky Coast

Abraham Casembroot

A portrait of a man aged 34, painted by Frans Hals in 1638, showcasing his direct gaze and lively brushwork.

Portrait of a man aged 34

Frans Hals

Portrait of a man aged 38 by Frans Hals, showcasing a confident sitter in rich attire.

Portrait of a man aged 38

Frans Hals

A portrait of a man sitting at a table, gazing directly at the viewer with a composed expression.

Portrait of a Man at a Table

Anthony van Dyck

A man at a writing desk, captured in a moment of contemplation, possibly Jacob Bruyningh.

Portrait of a Man at a Writing Desk, possibly Jacob Bruyningh

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of a man in a fur coat, showcasing the psychological presence of the sitter.

Portrait of a man in fur coat

Peter Paul Rubens

A detailed portrait of a man by Nicolaes Maes, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing character.

Portrait of a Man

Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of a Lady, possibly Lady Philadelphia Wharton, painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1636.

Portrait of a Lady (possibly Lady Philadelphia Wharton)

Anthony van Dyck

Two young girls in white and blue gowns stand side by side, one adjusting the other's sleeve, with a spaniel sitting at their feet and a green drapery behind them.

Portrait of Elizabeth and Philadelphia Wharton

Anthony van Dyck

Frans Hals's 'Portrait of Pieter van den Broecke' captures the essence of a 17th-century merchant-adventurer.

Portrait of Pieter van den Broecke

Frans Hals

Venetia Stanley stands crowned with a laurel wreath by two winged cherubs above, wearing rose-pink and green robes, with a sleeping cherub and a muscular male figure nearby against a stormy sky.

Portrait of Venetia, Lady Digby

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a man, possibly Nicolaes Noppen, painted by Frans Hals in 1640.

Portrait of a man, probably Nicolaes Noppen

Frans Hals

Historical portrait of four Heemskinderen, oil painting by Unknown Artist

Zeventiende-eeuws Noord Nederlands schild (?) beschilderd met de vier Heemskinderen

Unknown Artist

A man in a tassle collar holding gloves or flax, painted by Frans Hals in 1606.

Portrait of a man with a tassle collar holding gloves or flax

Frans Hals

Portrait of a man wearing a hat and ruff collar, painted by Frans Hals in 1635.

Portrait of a man with hat and ruff collar

Frans Hals

A prelate in black sits in a chair, while a young man approaches with a document, illuminated by light.

Portrait of a Prelate and a Young Man

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

A thoughtful rabbi in a fur-trimmed cap and heavy cloak, gazing gently over a closed book.

Portrait of a Rabbi

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of a seated Genoese woman by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her dignified presence and rich attire.

Portrait of a seated Genoese woman

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a seated woman with a gentle smile, painted by Frans Hals in 1643.

Portrait of a seated woman

Frans Hals

Portrait of a woman aged 36 by Frans Hals, showcasing her dignified presence and rich attire.

Portrait of a woman aged 36

Frans Hals

A richly dressed woman sits beside her child, showcasing a moment of intimacy and connection.

Portrait of a Woman and Child

Anthony van Dyck

A young patrician gazes confidently at the viewer, dressed in a dark doublet with a white collar.

Portrait of a Young Patrician

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Anna van Thielen with her daughter by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of Anna van Thielen, wife of the painter Theodoor Rombouts with their daughter

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Antoine Triest, Bishop of Ghent, painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1650.

Portrait of Antoine Triest, Bishop of Ghent (1576–1655)

Anthony van Dyck

A man leans casually over the back of a chair, engaging the viewer with a direct gaze and a half-smile.

Man leaning over the back of a chair

Frans Hals

Portrait of Beatrice, Countess of Oxford by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her elegance and status.

Portrait of Beatrice, Countess of Oxford

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of John Tradescant de Oude, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar

Portret van John Tradescant de Oude

Wenceslaus Hollar

A woman in a black dress with a white collar gazes softly, her left hand holding a delicate ring against a dark background.

Portrait of Christina Pyll

Aelbert Cuyp

A portrait of Cornelia Claesdr Vooght by Frans Hals, showcasing her dignified presence.

Portrait of Cornelia Claesdr Vooght

Frans Hals

Portrait of Endymion Porter by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a gentleman in rich attire with a contemplative expression.

Portrait of Endymion Porter (1587-1649)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Ferdinand van Boisschot by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a dignified statesman in black robes.

Portrait of Ferdinand van Boisschot

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Frans Hals by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the Dutch master with a confident gaze.

Portrait of Frans Hals

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Geertruide de Wael by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her confident gaze and elegant attire.

Portrait of Geertruide de Wael

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Helena Tromper Du Bois by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a young merchant in a black dress with intricate lace.

Portrait of Helena Tromper Du Bois

Anthony van Dyck

This painting is a portrait of Hendrick van Balen by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of Hendrick van Balen

Anthony van Dyck

A woman stands by a door with a faint smile, wearing a deep red shawl and jewelry, illuminated against a dark background.

Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels

Rembrandt van Rijn

A man in richly embroidered black clothing with a white ruff stands holding a broad-brimmed black hat at his side, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of Jacob Pietersz Olycan (1596-1638)

Frans Hals

Portrait of Jan Woverius by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a seated man with a calm expression.

Portrait of Jan Woverius

Anthony van Dyck

Etching of Adam Elsheimer by Wenceslaus Hollar, featuring a poised figure with an introspective expression.

Portret van Adam Elsheimer

Wenceslaus Hollar

Frans Hals' portrait of Johannes Hoornbeeck captures the essence of 17th-century Dutch portraiture.

Portrait of Johannes Hoornbeeck (1617-1666)

Frans Hals

Portrait of Joost de Hertoghe by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a confident merchant in a rich, dark setting.

Portrait of Joost de Hertoghe

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Josina Clara van Citters by Godfried Schalcken.

Portrait of Josina Clara van Citters (1671-1753), daughter of Josina Parduyn

Godfried Schalcken

Portrait of Josnia Parduyn, second wife of Aernout van Citters, by Godfried Schalcken.

Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters

Godfried Schalcken

Portrait of Justus van Meerstraeten by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the sitter's confident demeanor.

Portrait of Justus van Meerstraeten, Elisabeth van Assche's husband

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Margaretha de Geer by Nicolaes Maes showcases the elegance of the Dutch Golden Age.

Portrait of Margaretha de Geer (1583-1672)

Nicolaes Maes

A woman leans over a pan, turning a pancake, with two figures nearby in anticipation.

The Pancake Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of Michiel de Wael by Frans Hals, showcasing the subject's lively expression and elegant attire.

Portrait of Michiel de Wael

Frans Hals

Portrait of Nicolaes Hasselaer by Frans Hals, depicting a seated man in black attire with a lace collar.

Portrait of Nicolaes Hasselaer (1593-1635)

Frans Hals

Portrait of Peeter Stevens by Anthony van Dyck showcases the artist's signature style.

Portrait of Peeter Stevens

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Pieter Groenendijk by Nicolaes Maes showcases the artist's skill in capturing character.

Portrait of Pieter Groenendijk

Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of Sir William Killigrew by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a courtier in black satin with a thoughtful expression.

Portrait of Sir William Killigrew

Anthony van Dyck

Self-portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn, showcasing his introspective gaze and aged features.

Portrait of the Artist

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of a young woman by Isaack Luttichuys, oil on canvas

Portrait of a Young Woman, Possibly Susanna Reael

Isaack Luttichuys

Portrait of a 60-year-old man by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his early artistic identity.

Portrait of a 60-year-old Man

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a man wearing a luxurious fur wrap, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of a Man in a Fur Wrap

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of the painter Marten Rijckaert by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the artist's dignity.

Portrait of the painter Marten Rijckaert (Iconography)

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Willem van Beveren by Gerard van Honthorst.

Portrait of Willem van Beveren (1624-1672)

Gerard van Honthorst

A man in a black doublet with a gold chain and medallion gazes steadily, his hand hovering above a globe.

Portrait of Witte Cornelisz. de With (1599-1658)

Abraham Evertsz. van Westerveld

A boy with a clubfoot grins broadly, holding a staff and a scrap of paper, dressed in a rough tunic.

The Clubfoot

Jusepe de Ribera

Portrait of Johan de Bruin by Godfried Schalcken, showcasing the Dutch elite's social ambition.

Portret van Johan de Bruin (1678-

Godfried Schalcken

A mounted figure in a 17th-century parade surrounded by finely dressed attendants.

Frederik Hendrik on Horseback, with all his Retinue

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A mischievous boy mocks an old woman eating migas in a lively scene from 17th-century Seville.

An Urchin mocking an Old Woman eating Migas

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

Bust of a man wearing a golden chain with a cross by Rembrandt van Rijn.

Bust of a man wearing a golden chain with a cross

Rembrandt van Rijn

A peasant stands with his hands behind him, holding a stick in this painting by Rembrandt.

Ragged Peasant with His Hands behind Him, Holding a Stick

Rembrandt van Rijn

An elderly man with a furrowed brow and searching eyes, holding a heavy book in a moment of contemplation.

Saint Matthew

Jusepe de Ribera

A man with a challenging gaze, wearing a white ruff and black garment against a dark background.

Portrait of Gillis Beys

Adriaen Thomasz. Key

Portrait of Pietro Aretino, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, featuring intricate lace collar.

Portret van Pietro Aretino

Wenceslaus Hollar

A serene square scene with a church in the background, featuring people engaged in daily activities.

Square in Xanten, with the Church of St. Victor beyond

Adriaen van de Velde

Three sheep resting in a tranquil Dutch summer landscape.

Three Sheep

Adriaen van de Velde

A serene scene depicting cows and sheep by a water's edge in a wooded area.

Cows and Sheep in a Wood

Adriaen van de Velde

Dolls’ house of Petronella Dunois, Dutch Golden Age, unknown artist

Dolls’ house of Petronella Dunois

Unknown Artist

A standing man with a stick, facing right, captured in a meditative pose.

Standing Man with a Stick, Facing Right

Rembrandt van Rijn

A tranquil Dutch landscape with a winding path and a solitary figure under a vast sky.

Kasseler Landschaft

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of a woman from the Vinck/Vincque family, painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1619.

Portrait of a woman of the Vinck/Vincque family

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a woman, possibly Cornelia van der Meer, by Frans Hals, showcasing her calm expression and elegant attire.

Portrait of a woman, possibly Cornelia van der Meer

Frans Hals

Portrait of a woman, probably a member of the Van Beresteyn family, painted by Rembrandt in 1632.

Portrait of a Woman, probably a Member of the Van Beresteyn Family

Rembrandt van Rijn

A portrait of a woman with an enlarged ruff, painted by Frans Hals in 1640.

portrait of a woman with enlarged ruff and cut down from original size

Frans Hals

Portrait of Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar

Portret van Mary Villiers, hertogin van Richmond en Lennox

Wenceslaus Hollar

A tranquil harbor scene with ships and a distant town under a vast sky.

View of Hoorn

Abraham de Verwer

El Greco's Saint Francis of Assisi in prayer with Brother Leo, showcasing elongated forms and spiritual intensity.

(Castres) Saint François d'Assise et frère Léon - El Greco, Musée Goya

El Greco

A portrait of Amalia van Solms by Gerard van Honthorst.

Portrait of Amalia van Solms

Gerard van Honthorst

A portrait of an elderly woman with a gentle gaze, wearing a white cap and dark dress.

Portrait of an old woman

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of A Lady, oil on panel by unidentified artist, featuring a captivating gaze and intricate details.

Portrait of A Lady

Unidentified artist