After Impressionism. Four different answers
Seurat, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin changed painting for different reasons.
Netherlandish paintings
Paintings from the Netherlands across different periods. Explore portraits, domestic scenes, landscapes and still lifes with stories and museum sources.
Paintings in this selection
74 artworks. Open a painting to read its story and explore its details.
Johannes VermeerGirl with a Pearl Earring
c. 1665
Judith LeysterSelf-Portrait
c. 1630
Rembrandt van RijnThe Night Watch
1642
Piet MondrianLozenge Composition
1921
Vincent van GoghSelf-Portrait
1887
Vincent van GoghMadame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (La berceuse)
1889
Meindert HobbemaThe Watermill with the Great Red Roof
c. 1665
Rembrandt van RijnOld Man with a Gold Chain
1631
Jan Sanders van HemessenJudith
c. 1540
Joachim WtewaelThe Battle between the Gods and the Giants
c. 1608
Jean Hey, Master of MoulinsThe Annunciation
1490–95
Rogier van der Weyden and workshopPortrait of Jean Gros (recto); Coat of Arms of Jean Gros (verso)
1460–64
Piet MondrianComposition (No. 1) Gray-Red
1935
Hans MemlingVirgin and Child
c. 1485
Pieter Bruegel the ElderThe Harvesters
1565
Hendrick ter BrugghenThe Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John
ca. 1624–25
Petrus ChristusPortrait of a Carthusian
1446
Gerard DavidThe Rest on the Flight into Egypt
ca. 1512–15
Anthony van DyckLucas van Uffel (died 1637)
ca. 1622
Jan van EyckThe Crucifixion; The Last Judgment
ca. 1436–38
Vincent van GoghIrises
1890
Vincent van GoghSelf-Portrait with a Straw Hat (obverse: The Potato Peeler)
1887
Vincent van GoghWheat Field with Cypresses
1889
Frans HalsMerrymakers at Shrovetide
ca. 1616–17This selection covers different periods and artistic settings rather than a single style. Start with a portrait or still life, then compare other works by the same artist. Each painting page links to its artist’s biography and works.
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
- Meindert Hobbema
- Rembrandt van Rijn
- Jan Sanders van Hemessen
- Joachim Wtewael
- Jean Hey, Master of Moulins
- Rogier van der Weyden
- Piet Mondrian
- Hans Memling
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Hendrick ter Brugghen
- Petrus Christus
- Gerard David
- Anthony van Dyck
- Jan van Eyck
- Frans Hals
- Joachim Patinir
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Jacob van Ruisdael
- Johannes Vermeer
- Clara Peeters
- Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden
- Judith Leyster
- Willem Claesz Heda
- Hubert and Jan van Eyck
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Jan Steen
- Pieter de Hooch
- Gerard ter Borch the Younger
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How to explore the paintings
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