17th Century Paintings

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A detailed botanical illustration featuring a central plant with lanceolate leaves and flanking smaller plants.

Summer Garden, Plate 4 (Hortus Eystettensis)

Basilius Besler

Saint John the Baptist by Francisco de Zurbarán, depicting the saint in a meditative pose in the wilderness.

Saint John the Baptist

Francisco de Zurbarán

A grey horse stands alert, showcasing its muscular form and silvery coat.

A Grey Horse

Anthony van Dyck

A detailed botanical illustration featuring various plants, each depicted with careful attention to their unique characteristics.

Summer Garden, Plate 9 (Hortus Eystettensis)

Basilius Besler

Guercino's 'Erminia and the Shepherds' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors.

Erminia and the Shepherds

Guercino

A dramatic scene of the Crucifixion with Christ on the cross, surrounded by figures expressing grief and authority.

Crucifixion

Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck

A woman personifying Fortune, adorned in green satin, surrounded by gold and silver treasures spilling into her lap.

An Allegory of Fortune

Abraham Janssens

An Apparition by Salvator Rosa depicts a haunting scene with dramatic figures.

An Apparition

Salvator Rosa

Man with a hat decorated with pearls

Rembrandt van Rijn

Oil painting by Jan van Goyen showing The Hague with the Grote Kerk in the distance.

An extensive view of The Hague with the Grote Kerk in the distance

Jan van Goyen

A moonlit landscape with a riverbank, distant boats, and figures along a bridge in a Dutch village.

Landschap bij maneschijn Musea Brugge 1

Aert van der Neer

Portrait of John Livingston by Frans Hals, depicting a thoughtful minister in black attire.

Portrait of John Livingston

Frans Hals

Portrait of Sir Richard Saltonstall, oil on canvas by Charles Osgood

Sir Richard Saltonstall (1586-1658), after a 17th-century Dutch original attributed to Abraham de Vries (c. 1590-1650/52)

Charles Osgood

Portrait of a lady in profile

Carel Fabritius

A dramatic scene of a tiger hunt with hunters and tigers in a chaotic struggle.

The Tiger Hunt

Peter Paul Rubens

A bustling harbor scene with figures, ships, and crumbling architecture under sunlight.

Southern Port with Figures and Ships

Abraham Storck

A serene Italianate landscape featuring a sunlit clearing, birches, and a shepherd with cattle and sheep.

Italianate Landscape

Adam Pijnacker

A grand palace rises above lush gardens under a stormy sky, with figures observing a procession in the foreground.

The New Château at Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Adam Frans van der Meulen

A military encampment with tents, soldiers, and horses, set against the silhouette of a fortified city.

View of the Army of the King camped before Douai

Adam Frans van der Meulen

A chaotic scene of fallen horses and figures in alarm amidst a countryside ambush.

Riders attacked at a Ford

Adam Frans van der Meulen

A bustling harbor scene with billowing sails, churning waves, and figures in a rowboat, capturing the energy of maritime life.

Marine

Abraham Storck

A muscular central figure slumps under an invisible weight, surrounded by three other figures in a dramatic light.

Allegory of the burdens of time

Abraham Janssens

A peasant raising a tankard, wearing a large bicorne hat, with a flushed face and an animated expression.

Peasant with Bicorne and Tankard

Adriaen Brouwer

A still life arrangement of grapes, peaches, and apricots on a stone plinth against a dark background.

Grapes, Peaches and Apricots on a Stone Plinth

Adriaen Coorte

A man in a lavish black garment with white lace, mid-gesture, gazing steadily at the viewer.

Portret van een man 913 Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Adriaen Hanneman

A family portrait featuring Constantijn Huygens and his five children, each framed in ornate cartouches with cherubs.

Portrait of Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687) and his Five Children

Adriaen Hanneman

Three men playing kolf in a Dutch village at sunset, surrounded by cottages and trees.

Evening game of kolf in a Dutch village

Aert van der Neer

A serene river landscape illuminated by moonlight, with figures in a boat and reeds in the foreground.

River Landscape by Moonlight

Aert van der Neer

A moonlit landscape with a glowing moon breaking through clouds, reflecting on water, featuring a quiet boat and distant silhouettes of houses.

Moonlit landscape

Aert van der Neer

A frozen river scene filled with figures engaged in winter sports and activities, under a pale winter sky.

Winter Sports

Aert van der Neer

A winter landscape featuring houses, skaters, and figures on a frozen river under a cloudy sky.

Winter landscape with houses

Aert van der Neer

A woman and a jester engage in a playful tug-of-war, framed by heavy drapery and contrasting colorful attire.

Woman and a jester

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A bustling Dutch winter scene with ice skaters, children, and a horse-drawn sledge on a frozen river.

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

Aert van der Neer

A serene Dutch summer scene with men fishing, boats on the river, and windmills in the distance.

The summer

Arent Arentsz. Cabel

A scene depicting fishermen and farmers engaged in their daily labor under a golden sky.

Fishermen and farmers

Arent Arentsz. Cabel

A lively gathering of musicians, with a dog at the center, showcasing instruments and elegant attire.

A musical company

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Portrait of Margaret Lemon by Anthony van Dyck, depicting her with dark curls and an engaging expression.

Margaret Lemon (fl.1635-1640)

Anthony van Dyck

Self-portrait of Peter Paul Rubens wearing a broad-brimmed hat and a dark cloak.

Self-portrait with hat

Peter Paul Rubens

A young woman elegantly seated at a virginal, captured in soft light.

A Young Woman Seated at the Virginals

Johannes Vermeer

Portrait of a man in a pleated ruff, oil on canvas by Unknown Artist

Pleated Ruff

Unknown Artist

A serene landscape featuring a vast sky, rolling hills, and small figures with cattle in the foreground.

Landscape with the sea

Aert van der Neer

Portrait of Sir John Suckling by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the sitter's confident demeanor.

Sir John Suckling

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of St. Peter by Jacques Callot, showcasing intricate details and rich colors.

St. Peter

Jacques Callot

A young woman and a man share an intimate moment in a crowded tavern, surrounded by animated figures in the background.

Tavern Scene

Adriaen Brouwer

This painting depicts Cornelis van Beveren, a notable figure from the Dutch Golden Age.

Cornelis van Beveren (1591-1663), heer van Strevelshoek, West-IJsselmonde en Kleine Lindt

Gerard van Honthorst

A man depicted as the Apostle Paul, with a contemplative expression and a book in hand.

Portrait of a Man as the Apostle Paul

Rembrandt van Rijn

A mound of wild strawberries spills over the rim of a stone jar set on a ledge, with a single flower and stray berries beside it.

Strawberries in a Stone Jar

Adriaen Coorte

A woman in a black shawl gazes calmly at the viewer, her lace bodice and pearl necklace glimmering softly.

Portrait of Rijnsburg van Beveren (1608-1669)

Adriaen Hanneman

Oval portrait of a man wearing a split-sleeve jacket with a broad-brimmed hat by Rembrandt.

Oval portrait of a man wearing a split-sleeve jacket with flat lace collar and broad-brimmed hat

Rembrandt van Rijn

Linen shirt, presumably worn by Henry Casimir I, linen, unknown artist, 1640

Linen Shirt, Presumably Worn by Henry Casimir I during the Siege of a Fort at Hulst in 1640

Unknown Artist

A portrait of a man in a wig by Nicolaes Maes.

Portrait of a man in a wig

Nicolaes Maes

A group of peasants in an inn, engaged in daily activities, with a shaft of daylight illuminating the scene.

Peasants in an inn

Adriaen van Ostade

Genii Bearing a Garland by Peter Paul Rubens depicts youthful figures celebrating with a lush garland.

Genii Bearing a Garland

Peter Paul Rubens

A still life painting depicting sweets arranged on a silver plate against a dark background.

Sweets on a Silver Plate

Francisco de Zurbarán

A woman with a calm gaze, adorned in lace and pearls, holding a dark cloth against a richly carved frame.

Portret van Elisabeth Schaep van Strijen, echtgenote van Mr. Pieter Schaep DM 011 980 Dordrechts Museum

Arnold Boonen

A confident man in a velvet coat gazes at the viewer, framed by powdered curls and an ornate black frame.

Portret van Mr Reynier Schaep DM 011 981 Dordrechts Museum

Arnold Boonen

A portrait of a man with pale curls and a rust-colored drapery, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of a Man SK-A-

Arnold Boonen

A half-length portrait of Margaretha van de Eeckhout, showcasing her confident gaze and elegant blue velvet wrap.

Portrait of Margaretha van de Eeckhout, Wife of Pieter van de Poel

Arnold Boonen

A young man wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and dark cloak with a white lace collar, his right hand with a gold ring resting on his chest against a warm brown background.

Portrait of a Young Man in a Broad-brimmed Hat

Rembrandt van Rijn

Jacques Callot's 'Entrance of M. de Brionne' showcases a detailed historical scene.

Entrance of M. de Brionne

Jacques Callot

A vast seascape with ships navigating churning waters under a dramatic sky.

Seascape

Arnoldus Van Anthonissen

A man in a yellowish-gray jacket gazes directly at the viewer, painted by Frans Hals in 1633.

Portrait of a man in a Yellowish-gray Jacket

Frans Hals

Portrait of Bishop Jan Van Malderen by Anthony van Dyck.

Bishop Jan Van Malderen

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Marie d'Medici by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her regal attire and dignified expression.

Marie d'Medici

Anthony van Dyck

A calm harbour scene depicting ships at rest in the Leuvehaven, Rotterdam, under a sweeping sky.

Harbour Scene: View of the Leuvehaven, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Abraham Salm

A broad-shouldered Dutch flute sailing off the horizon of Rotterdam with smaller boats in the foreground.

A Dutch flute and other vessels off Rotterdam

Abraham Salm

Two candle stands guéridons in bronze by Unknown Artist, inspired by French court style

Two candle stands guéridons

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu by Simon Vouet.

Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu

Simon Vouet

A jovial man, Peeckelhaeringh, laughs heartily while raising a tankard, embodying the spirit of 17th-century Dutch tavern life.

Peeckelhaeringh

Frans Hals

Draw-leaf table made of wood, unknown artist, 17th century

Draw-leaf table

Unknown Artist

A vibrant arrangement of flowers and fruits on a stone ledge, showcasing intricate details and play of light and shadow.

Blumenstillleben

Abraham Mignon

A bustling Mediterranean harbor scene with ships, figures, and monumental architecture under a dynamic sky.

Mediterranean harbor

Abraham Storck

A vibrant scene of boats with masts and flags on a lake, surrounded by figures on shore, under a dynamic sky.

Mock fight on lake IJ in honor of Tsar Peter the Great on 1 september

Abraham Storck

St. Livier by Jacques Callot depicts a religious scene with intricate details.

St. Livier

Jacques Callot

A portrait of Cornelis Tromp in Roman costume, poised with a sword and an orange cloak.

Cornelis Tromp (1629-91), Vice admiral, in Roman costume

Abraham Evertsz. van Westerveld

A slender stem with leaves and a handful of hazelnuts against a dark background.

Still Life with Hazel-nuts

Adriaen Coorte

A chaotic card game scene with men reaching for swords and women trying to intervene.

Peasant Brawl

Adriaen Brouwer

Two walnuts resting on a ledge with a dark background, illuminated to highlight their textures.

Two Walnuts

Adriaen Coorte

A lively procession of beggars and cripples, with exaggerated gestures and expressions, amidst a chaotic yet vibrant atmosphere.

A procession of revelling cripples and beggars

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

A woman in a green dress with pearls gazes directly at the viewer, her hand poised above a fountain.

Portrait of Lucy Hay (ne Percy), Countess of Carlisle (1599 ? 5 November 1660)

Adriaen Hanneman

Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and St Mary Magdalene by Anthony van Dyck.

Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John and St Mary Magdalene

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a cleric by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a figure in a black robe with a white collar, reflecting dignity and contemplation.

Portrait of a Cleric

Anthony van Dyck

A contemplative depiction of Joseph, draped in a luminous robe, capturing a moment of quiet reflection.

Joseph

Francisco de Zurbarán

A turbulent sea with Dutch ships struggling against the waves under a dramatic sky.

Dutch Ships in a Rough Sea

Abraham de Verwer

Portrait of a Genoese Lady by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a woman in a black dress with intricate details.

Portrait of a Genoese Lady

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a man wearing a plumed hat, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of a man in a plumed hat

Rembrandt van Rijn

A woman in a black dress holding a fan, gazing directly at the viewer with a hint of a smile.

Portrait of a Woman Holding a Fan

Frans Hals

A portrait of a woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater, by Frans Hals.

Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater

Frans Hals

A gentleman and lady in a lively outdoor setting.

Ein Kavalier mit seiner Dame

Jacques Callot

Frans Hals' 'Portrait of a Young Cavalier' showcases a young man in a striking pose.

Portrait of a Young Cavalier

Frans Hals