Fine Art

17th Century Paintings

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

A rocky coast scene with figures working and ships sailing in a dynamic maritime environment.

Rocky Coast with Ships and Figures

Adam Willaerts

A vibrant scene depicting elegantly dressed figures enjoying leisure activities in a lush garden setting.

The Twelve Months of the Year (Los doce meses del año)

Antonio de Espinosa

A bustling Italian harbor scene with ships, figures on the quay, and an ornate building.

view of an italian harbour

Abraham Storck

Portrait of a woman, probably Susanna Lunden, by Peter Paul Rubens, showcasing her elegance and confidence.

Portrait of a Woman, Probably Susanna Lunden

Peter Paul Rubens

A bull charges through a cobbled street in a Dutch city, causing chaos among townspeople.

Bull in a City Street

Jan van der Heyden

Portrait of a woman standing in an interior, painted by Rembrandt in 1630.

Portrait of a woman, standing full length in an interior

Rembrandt van Rijn

A lady in a red gown walks in a park, surrounded by dogs, a parrot, and a statue, evoking leisure and elegance.

Promenade dans un parc

Antonio Maria Vassallo

A celestial scene with cherubs and a seated Madonna above a laborer striking a rock, depicting the intersection of divine and earthly realms.

Blessed Andrea da Spello brings Water from a Rock

Antonio Maria Vassallo

Three figures engaged in a transaction involving olive oil, with a vendor, a woman, and a girl making eye contact with the viewer.

The Olive oil vendor

Antonio Puga

The Holy Family with the Basket by Peter Paul Rubens depicts a tender moment of the Holy Family in a domestic setting.

The Holy family with the Basket

Peter Paul Rubens

A busy Dutch beach scene with fishing boats, figures on the sand, and a church spire in the background.

Beach at Katwijk

Adriaen van der Cabel

A grand imagined triumphal arch with soldiers in vibrant uniforms beneath it.

Caprice of a triumphal arch and soldiers

Adriaen van der Cabel

A bustling marine landscape with figures at the water's edge and a ship preparing to depart.

Marine landscape

Adriaen van der Cabel

A striking depiction of a black and white spotted ox by Aelbert Cuyp.

Nach rechts stehender Ochse, schwarz und weiß gefleckt

Aelbert Cuyp

A depiction of Christ in the house of Martha and Mary, showcasing the moment of service and contemplation.

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

Johannes Vermeer

Two African men with short dark hair are shown close together against a plain brownish background, one facing forward and the other leaning in with eyes cast downward.

Two African men

Rembrandt van Rijn

A crowded river scene depicting figures in rivalry and hope, casting nets for souls amidst a vibrant sky.

Fishing for Souls

Adriaen van de Venne

A grand warship is pulled through a canal by horses, with dignitaries and riders on a dike in the foreground.

The Departure of a Dignitary from Middelburg

Adriaen van de Venne

A lively scene of people playing a game near a palace, with a fountain and shaded woodland in the background.

A Jeu de Paume Before a Country Palace

Adriaen van de Venne

A bustling Dutch market square with ornate buildings, a woman at a well, and figures engaged in daily activities.

The market with the Waag in Deventer

Abraham Beerstraaten

A winter scene in Moscow with a stone bridge, onion domes, and figures in heavy coats navigating through the snow.

Vsehsvyatsky Kamenny bridge. Moscow at the end of 17th century

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A bustling scene on a stone bridge in the 17th century, filled with people, vendors, and carriages under towering spires.

Traffic on the Resurrection bridge in the 17th century

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A group of elegantly dressed figures play musical instruments around a table with a richly patterned cloth in a sunlit Dutch interior.

The Family Concert

Jan Steen

A lively village fair scene with villagers drinking, laughing, and children playing.

A Fair

Adriaen Brouwer

A swaggering porter stands mid-stride, his gaze heavy-lidded and hand on hip, dressed in earthy tones.

A Porter

Adriaen Brouwer

A woman sits before a mirror, adjusting her collar, with scattered objects on the table hinting at her daily rituals.

Woman seated at a tabel before a mirror (Dressing up)

Adriaen Brouwer

A bustling scene of wooden book stalls on the Spassky Bridge, with vendors and figures engaged in conversation.

Book shops on the Spassky Bridge at the 17 century

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

Five animated figures gathered around a table in a smoky tavern, enjoying pipe and drink.

The Tobacco Inn

Adriaen Brouwer

A farmyard scene at dusk with a man, a child, pigs, and a barn under a fading light.

The Farmyard

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively peasant gathering with animated gestures, music, and camaraderie.

Peasant Feast

Adriaen Brouwer

A man in pain as a tooth puller leans in, while a woman steadies him in a dimly lit interior.

At the Tooth Puller’s

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively tavern scene with players at a table, cards in hand, and a small dog nearby.

Playing Cards

Adriaen Brouwer

A woman in red making pancakes in a crowded kitchen, surrounded by lively figures and warm light.

A Woman Making Pancakes

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively tavern scene with a central figure singing passionately, surrounded by companions in a smoky interior.

Singers

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively village scene depicting men drinking around a table, with a pig in the foreground and rustic buildings in the background.

Village Scene with Men Drinking

Adriaen Brouwer

A youth making a grotesque grimace while leaning forward on a table, with a hat askew and a jug beside him.

Youth Making a Face

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively tavern scene with men smoking pipes and sharing laughter, captured in warm browns and ochres.

The Smokers by Adriaen Brouwer

Adriaen Brouwer

A portrait of a ruddy-faced man in half-profile, caught mid-thought with a loose brushwork style.

A Fat Man

Adriaen Brouwer

A lively scene of peasants dancing joyfully in a rustic interior, illuminated by light from the left.

dancing peasants

Adriaen Brouwer

Two men engaged in a fierce struggle, one shouting and gripping the other by the throat while wielding a jug.

The Brawl

Adriaen Brouwer

A bowl of strawberries with one berry fallen beside it, surrounded by dark leaves against a black background.

Still life with a bowl of strawberries

Adriaen Coorte

A cluster of gooseberries, some pink and others pale, illuminated against a dark background on a stone ledge.

Gooseberries on a Table

Adriaen Coorte

Two ripe peaches resting on a ledge, illuminated by soft light against a dark background.

Two Peaches

Adriaen Coorte

A lively tavern scene with a central figure joyfully raising a jug, surrounded by laughing and slumped patrons.

Peasants Carousing in a Tavern

Adriaen Brouwer

A still life featuring a sliced herring on a plate, a crusty roll, and a glass of beer, all set against a dark background.

Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Glass of Beer

Adriaen Coorte

A bustling street in Kitay-Gorod with layered rooftops, figures in vibrant clothing, and wooden stalls under a glowing sky.

Street in Kitay-Gorod. The beginning of the XVII century

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

Two men share a pipe in a dimly lit tavern, their faces illuminated by a warm glow.

Smokers in a tavern

Adriaen Brouwer

A still life featuring strawberries and a single white blossom against a dark background.

Still Life with Strawberries

Adriaen Coorte

A cluster of shells arranged on a stone ledge, illuminated by light against a dark background.

Still Life with Shells

Adriaen Coorte

A still life featuring a bundle of white asparagus and an artichoke on a stone ledge.

Still life with asparagus and artichoke

Adriaen Coorte

Peaches and apricots resting on a stone ledge, illuminated by soft light, with detailed leaves and shadows.

Peaches and apricots on a stone ledge

Adriaen Coorte

A weathered craftsman with a bowed head and closed eyes, draped in earthy tones, resting his hand on a cloth.

Old craftsman

Adriaen Brouwer

A skull, hourglass, and lamp arranged with a conch shell, book, and cloth, symbolizing mortality and the passage of time.

Vanitas Still Life with skull and hourglass

Adriaen Coorte

A lively scene with a central goose, chicks, a flying pigeon, and a crowing rooster in a rural courtyard.

Hoenderhof 0001 128 Museum Flehite

Adriaen Coorte

Four apricots arranged on a stone plinth with a dark background.

Vier abrikozen op een stenen plint SK A 5099 Rijksmuseum

Adriaen Coorte

A single bunch of grapes resting on a stone ledge, illuminated with subtle colors and shadows.

Bunch of Grapes

Adriaen Coorte

A man with an alert gaze, wearing a dark cloak and a white collar, holding a rolled paper.

Portrait of a Man

Adriaen Hanneman

A chaotic naval battle scene with Dutch and Spanish ships, filled with sails, flags, and figures amidst smoke and water.

Sea Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships

Aert Anthonisz

A female figure representing Victoria presents a palm branch and laurel wreath to Frederik Hendrik, surrounded by cherubs and symbols of victory.

Allegory of the stadholdership of Prince Frederik Hendrik of Orange

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A woman gazes confidently, adorned in fine jewelry and lace, with a soft light illuminating her features.

Portrait of a Woman

Adriaen Hanneman

A winter scene with elegantly dressed figures skating on ice, framed by bare trees and a pale sky.

Skaters

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A kneeling monk receives a bishop's blessing amid a gathering of clergy and cherubs under a shaft of golden light.

The Ordination of Blessed Waltmanus by Saint Norbert

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

Two owls in human clothing walking on a frozen pond, with a banner above them reading 'How well we go together!'

How Well We Go Together

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Portrait of Thomas Bulwer, oil on canvas by Gerard van Soest

Portrait of Thomas Bulwer

Gerard van Soest

A turbulent sky looms over battered ships and desperate figures amidst chaotic waves.

Shipwrecked on a stormy Sea.

Adam Willaerts

An old man asleep in an inn, with a couple in the background sharing an intimate moment.

Interior of an inn with an old man asleep and an amorous couple

Adriaen Brouwer

Saint Sebastian, pierced by arrows and bound to a tree, exhibits a haunting tranquility amidst the surrounding ruins.

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

Engraving of a man in a fur-trimmed coat and lace collar, reflecting the wealth of Amsterdam's merchant class.

Portrait of a man (known from engraving)

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of Don Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz by Francisco de Zurbarán, showcasing the sitter's authority and dignity.

Portrait of Don Alonso Verdugo de Albornoz

Francisco de Zurbarán

A portrait of a man in a beret looking left with a raised fist.

Man in a Beret looking Left showing a Fist

Rembrandt van Rijn

El Greco's 'Christ as Savior' depicts Christ revealing himself as the Redeemer.

Christ as Savior

El Greco

A gathering of elegantly dressed figures in a moment of uneasy celebration amidst a still battlefield.

Allegory of the Twelve Years Truce

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A winter scene with men playing colf on ice near Haarlem, surrounded by children and windmills in the background.

Golfers on the Ice near Haarlem

Adriaen van de Velde

A seated woman with clasped hands, gazing downward in a moment of reflection.

Portrait of a Seated Woman with Her Hands Clasped

Rembrandt van Rijn

A depiction of Christ revealing the coming betrayal to the Apostles.

Christus and the Apostles

Anthony van Dyck

A young woman stands at a virginal, poised to play, with a gentle gaze meeting the viewer.

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal

Johannes Vermeer

Portrait of Juan Francisco Pimentel, conde de Benavente by Diego Velázquez.

Juan Francisco Pimentel, conde de Benavente

Diego Velázquez

A group of mourners surrounds the lifeless body of Christ, their expressions conveying deep grief and intimacy.

The Lamentation of Christ

Abraham Bloemaert

A bustling southern port scene with numerous figures on a quayside under a cloudy sky.

A southern port scene with numerous figures on a quayside

Abraham Storck

A fleet of ships adorned with Dutch flags in the harbor of Amsterdam, showcasing masts and sails against a bright sky.

The Dutch Fleet in the Harbor of Amsterdam

Abraham Storck

Interior of a stable featuring two dapple-grey horses, a dog, and a goat, with two men in the background.

Interior of a stable with two dapple-greys

Abraham Van Calraet

A heap of sea creatures including fish, lobsters, and crabs sprawled across a stone table under deep shadows.

Still Life with Fish on a Stone Table

Abraham van Beyeren

A boy holding a grey horse, standing in a play of light and shadow.

A Boy holding a Grey Horse

Abraham Van Calraet

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

Portrait of a Man

Nicolaes Maes

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt by Nicolas Poussin depicts a serene journey of the Holy Family returning from Egypt.

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt

Nicolas Poussin

A heap of glistening fish with scales catching the light, displayed on a dark stone ledge with shells and a copper pan.

Fish

Abraham van Beyeren

A portrait of a man with an elaborate periwig and velvet sleeve, extending a finger as if inviting conversation.

Daniël Deutz

Arnold Boonen

Portrait of the painter Theodor Rombouts by Anthony van Dyck, depicting Rombouts in a reflective pose.

Portrait of the painter Theodor Rombouts

Anthony van Dyck

Three plants, hyacinths and star-of-Bethlehem, with exposed bulbs and detailed leaves against a bare ground.

Hyacinths and Star-of-Bethlehem

Basilius Besler

A detailed illustration of various plants with exposed roots, showcasing their leaves and blossoms.

Spring Garden, Plate 16 (Hortus Eystettensis)

Basilius Besler