17th Century Paintings

Browse free public domain 17th century artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

A chaotic naval battle scene with crowded ships, sails straining, and figures in the water.

The 'Royal Prince' and other Vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1–4 June

Abraham Storck

Artemisia Gentileschi's painting 'David and Bathsheba' depicts Bathsheba in a moment of awareness as she is observed by King David.

David and Bathsheba

Artemisia Gentileschi

A bustling shore scene with figures engaged in daily activities, including a couple under a red parasol and merchants handling goods.

A Strand of the Sea

Abraham Jansz. Begeyn

A fisherman stands poised on a boat in a bustling harbor under Mediterranean light.

Swordfish fishing in the Strait of Messina

Abraham Casembroot

A serene sky above a chaotic sea with Dutch warships and a Spanish fortress.

A Dutch Squadron attacking a Spanish Fortress

Adam Willaerts

Portrait of a Manchu Prince by Gu Jianlong, silk medium, featuring intricate robe embroidery.

Portrait of a Manchu Prince

Gu Jianlong

A fleet of Dutch ships with flags in the foreground, set against a pale Atlantic sky and the coast of Recife.

Dutch ships on the roadstead of Recife, Brazil

Abraham Willaerts

The Resurrection by Anthony van Dyck depicts Christ emerging from the tomb with dramatic light and emotional intensity.

The Resurrection

Anthony van Dyck

A bearded man in black robes and cap sits before a deep pink curtain, looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression.

Portrait of Archbishop Fernando de Valdés

Diego Velázquez

A dramatic landscape with a preacher and a gathering by the Sea of Galilee, overshadowed by cliffs and trees.

Christ preaching at the Sea of Galilee

Adriaen van Stalbemt

Two women in a forest clearing, one protective and the other reaching out, with a distant figure in the trees.

Diana and Callisto, Actaeon in the distance

Adriaen van Stalbemt

A scene depicting Lot and his daughters, with rich fabrics and a still life in the background.

Lot and His Daughters

Abraham Bloemaert

A bustling market scene with a man bargaining, a woman in an orange hat, and a table filled with game and fresh vegetables.

Game and vegetable sellers

Adriaen van Utrecht

A theatrical arrangement of various vegetables on a wooden bench, including artichokes, asparagus, cabbage, onions, and carrots.

Still life of artichoke, asparagus, green cabbage, onions, beans, carrots and other vegetables, all upon a wooden bench

Adriaen van Utrecht

A lively gathering of roosters, hens, and chicks in a farmyard setting.

Roosters, hens and chicks

Adriaen van Utrecht

A woman playing the viola-da-gamba, formerly thought to be Margaret Lemon, depicted in a Baroque style.

Portrait of a woman playing the viola-da-gamba, formerly identified as Margaret Lemon

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Lucas van Uffel by Anthony van Dyck.

Lucas van Uffel (died 1637)

Anthony van Dyck

A simple bundle of asparagus bound with a strip, resting on a stone ledge illuminated by light.

Still Life of Asparagus

Adriaen Coorte

Engraving of a matchlock musket with mother-of-pearl inlay by an unknown artist

Matchlock musket

Unknown Artist

The apostle Paul gazes upward in prayer, illuminated by gentle light, with a heavy book resting beneath his hands.

The apostle Paul of Tarsus

Abraham Bloemaert

Jacques Callot's 'The Assumption of the Virgin' depicts the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven.

The Assumption of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

A brown cow stands patiently as a shepherd milks it, with a chicken pecking in the foreground under soft afternoon light.

Brown cow milked by a shepherd

Adriaen van de Velde

Portrait of a man from the van der Borght family, perhaps François van der Borght, by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of a man from the van der Borght family, perhaps François van der Borght

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Philippe Le Roy by Anthony van Dyck.

Philippe Le Roy

Anthony van Dyck

A lively depiction of a village wedding celebration.

A Village Wedding

Jan Steen

A dramatic naval battle scene with ships, smoke, and tumultuous sea.

The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July

Abraham Beerstraaten

A chaotic naval battle scene with ships entangled in smoke and cannon fire.

The Battle of the "Slaak", 1633, center panel

Abraham de Verwer

A crowned figure in a red cloak sits in a forest clearing, observing a musician and mythic beings.

The Judgement of Midas

Abraham Govaerts

A young painter leans out of a stone window, smiling mischievously, holding a palette and a small painting of a couple.

A young Painter

Adriaen van der Werff

Portrait of Jacobus Moretus by Peter Paul Rubens, showcasing the dignified figure of a prominent publisher.

Portrait of Jacobus Moretus

Peter Paul Rubens

A crowd of anguished figures entwined with snakes, including a pale woman arching her arms, a man in armor holding a snake, and dark swirling clouds above.

The Brazen Serpent

Peter Paul Rubens

A portrait of a man wearing a burnished metal helmet, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

Man with a Helmet

Carel Fabritius

A serene river landscape featuring a guard house, men on the grass, and the town of Dordrecht in the background.

River landscape with a guard house on a river; the town of Dordrecht beyond

Aelbert Cuyp

A serene river landscape featuring a horseman, peasants, and cattle under a golden sky.

River Landscape with Horseman and Peasants

Aelbert Cuyp

A serene landscape featuring a lumberyard by the water, with logs, figures in a boat, and a wooden bridge among trees.

Lumberyard near Dordrecht

Aelbert Cuyp

A young man with a chain, painted by Rembrandt van Rijn.

A Young Man with a Chain

Rembrandt van Rijn

Crumbling stone arches of Rijnsburg Abbey rise from golden grass, with cows and figures near the ruins under a vast sky.

Landscape with the Ruins of Rijnsburg Abbey, near Leiden

Aelbert Cuyp

A serene landscape featuring two shepherds with their flock overlooking the city of Amersfoort under a vast sky.

View of Amersfoort

Aelbert Cuyp

A family scene with a child holding her mother's skirts, a dog, and richly dressed figures in a Dutch household.

Family

Arent Arentsz. Cabel

A proud rooster stands in the foreground with hens clustered around him, showcasing their feathers in a moment of calm.

Rooster and Hens

Aelbert Cuyp

A woman with a direct gaze, adorned with a strand of pearls, set against a dark background.

Portrait de femme

Aelbert Cuyp

A rooster and a hen depicted in a moment of stillness, with the rooster in the foreground and the hen in shadow.

A Rooster and a Hen

Aelbert Cuyp

A family portrait set against a vast Dutch landscape with golden light illuminating the figures.

Portrait of a Family in a Landscape

Aelbert Cuyp

Portrait of Marie Clarisse with her daughter by Anthony van Dyck.

Marie Clarisse (?), wife of Jan Woverius, with their daughter

Anthony van Dyck

A young woman seated at a virginal, illuminated by soft light, with a Cupid painting in the background.

A Young Woman seated at a Virginal

Johannes Vermeer

A great ship with a Dutch tricolor sails into Table Bay, with a flat-topped mountain in the background.

Table Bay

Aernout Smit

A woman gazes steadily while holding a bowl of golden-brown oliebollen treats.

A Woman holding Oliebol Treats

Aelbert Cuyp

A broad river with boats and cattle crosses the foreground, with a large tree on the left and the town of Naarden with a church spire in the background under a cloudy sky.

River Landscape with a View of Naarden

Salomon van Ruysdael

A woman holding a letter stands between two men, one in a turban and the other in shadows, creating a tense atmosphere.

Hamas before Ahasver

Aert de Gelder

A vast sky filled with clouds over a pier in Dordrecht, with figures and boats below.

A Pier Overlooking Dordrecht

Aelbert Cuyp

A young woman in a blue gown with pearls stands in a landscape with rocks and trees, facing forward with a composed expression.

Anne, Countess of Clanbrassil

Anthony van Dyck

A richly dressed couple stands at the center of a lively celebration, surrounded by dancers and musicians in a lush setting.

Marriage Amaryllis Mirtillo

Abraham Bloemaert

Mary Magdalen in meditation, a Baroque painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, depicting the saint in contemplation.

Mary Magdalen in meditation

Artemisia Gentileschi

A portrait of Anna Blocken, featuring a detailed ruff and a dark background.

Portrait of Anna Blocken

Aelbert Cuyp

A serene river landscape with figures by the water's edge, boats, and distant architecture under a sunlit sky.

An extensive Italianate river landscape

Adam Pijnacker

A serene stable scene featuring sheep with light illuminating their fleece.

Sheep in a Stable

Aelbert Cuyp

A vibrant still life featuring a bouquet of flowers and an open pocket watch.

Bloemstilleven met horloge

Abraham van Beyeren

A woman gazes directly at the viewer, dressed in a black dress with a white lace collar and pearls against a dark background.

Portrait of Margaretha de Veer (?-1688)

Aelbert Cuyp

A man in rich clothing, gripping a staff, with an intelligent gaze and a warm, earthy palette.

Portrait of a Man

Aert de Gelder

A woman in pearls and brocade sits with a book, while an older man gestures urgently in a dimly lit scene.

Esther and Mordecai

Aert de Gelder

A man in a ruffled collar gazes directly at the viewer, his left hand poised near his shoulder.

Portrait of a Man

Aert Pietersz.

Aelbert Cuyp's portrait of Nicolaes Stoop, featuring a man in a lace collar and black attire, illuminated by soft light.

Portrait of Nicolaes Stoop (1620-1694)

Aelbert Cuyp

A serene Dutch river scene with figures conversing, sheep grazing, and boats on the water under a cloudy sky.

Dutch River Scene

Aelbert Cuyp

A young girl from the Van der Burch family, dressed in a formal outfit with a starched cap and collar, holding a delicate chain.

Portrait of a girl from the Van der Burch family

Aelbert Cuyp

A dignified duck sitting on the ground, accompanied by three eggs, with a dark background highlighting its speckled plumage.

Portrait of the Sitting Duck 'Sijctghen'

Aelbert Cuyp

A self-portrait featuring a face emerging from darkness with a searching gaze, illuminated by light from the upper left.

Selfportrait

Aert de Gelder

A young lady in a straw hat holding a cockerel and a basket of eggs, gazing directly at the viewer.

Young lady in a straw hat holding a cockerel and a basket of eggs

Aelbert Cuyp

Portrait of Sara Andriesdr Hessix by Frans Hals, showcasing her poised demeanor and elegant attire.

Portrait of Sara Andriesdr Hessix

Frans Hals

A group of mourners surrounding the limp body of Christ, illuminated by a flickering torch.

The Lamentation

Alessandro Turchi

Portrait of Catrina Hoogsaet by Rembrandt van Rijn, showcasing a wealthy Mennonite woman with her pet parrot.

Portrait of Catrina Hoogsaet

Rembrandt van Rijn

A portrait of Dirck van Os by Rembrandt, showcasing his reflective gaze and dignified attire.

Portrait of Dirck van Os

Rembrandt van Rijn

A portrait of a woman dressed in 17th-century attire.

Mevrouw Prins

Nicolaas van der Waay

A serene scene of women caring for a newborn in a domestic setting, illuminated by soft light.

The Birth of the Virgin

Alessandro Turchi

A grand architectural scene featuring a triumphal arch, bustling figures, and ships on the horizon.

View with architecture, triumphal arch and figures

Alessandro Salucci

A peasant in a red coat plays with his dog at the edge of a sunlit forest path.

Peasant playing with his dog while resting at the margin of a wood

Adam Pijnacker

A group of richly dressed figures surrounds a seated woman holding a child, with an elderly man kneeling and offering a vessel, set in a stable with animals and warm lighting.

Adoration of the Magi, Mechelen

Peter Paul Rubens

Jesus Christ hangs on the central cross with two robbers crucified beside him, Mary Magdalene clings to his feet, a grieving woman reaches out, and a Roman soldier kneels nearby.

Christ crucified between two robbers

Peter Paul Rubens

A harbor scene with billowing sails, a wooden bridge, and townsfolk gathered by the water's edge under a pale sky.

View of a Harbor in Schiedam

Adam Pijnacker

A view of Greenwich with many boats, oil painting by Jan Griffier

A view of Greenwich from the River with many Boats

Jan Griffier

Portrait of a lady, believed to be Penelope, Lady Bayning, painted by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of a lady, believed to be Penelope, Lady Bayning (1620-1647), later Lady Herbert

Anthony van Dyck

A fragment of Rembrandt's painting depicting Dr. Joan Deijman performing an anatomy lesson.

The anatomy lesson of Dr. Joan Deijman

Rembrandt van Rijn

A bustling scene on the quay of the IJ in Amsterdam with vessels and figures engaged in various activities under a golden sky.

Gezicht op het IJ bij Amsterdam

Abraham Storck

A Dutch canal scene featuring rigged sailing vessels and figures among terraced townhouses.

Dutch Canal Scene with Rigged Sailing Vessels and Figures among the Terraced Townhouses of Holland

Abraham Storck

A bustling scene of Dutch yachts with flags on a vibrant waterway, showcasing a figure of importance aboard a richly adorned yacht.

Review of Dutch Yachts Before Peter the Great

Abraham Storck

A serene landscape featuring a castle above water, townsfolk by the river, and distant hills with church spires and windmills.

Landscape with Cottages

Abraham Teniers

A lavish still life featuring oysters, grapes, and fowl on a velvet cloth.

Pronkstillleven with Fruit and Fowl

Abraham van Beyeren

A traveler stands near two large trees, overlooking a landscape with a cottage, figures, and a boatman on the water.

Traveler Passing Two Large Trees

Antonie Waterloo

Christ the Saviour blessing by Francisco de Zurbarán depicts Christ with a raised hand in blessing.

Christ the Saviour blessing

Francisco de Zurbarán

A lively winter landscape with figures skating and strolling on ice, surrounded by a village and distant ships.

winter landscape with skating

Adam van Breen

A crowd gathers at the shore, watching a naval battle between Dutch and British ships in a dramatic seascape.

Sea Battle between Dutch and British ships in

Adam Willaerts