10 Paintings from the Golden Age

13 March - 2015
by Vincent Moleveld

8484

The Dutch painting from the Golden Age is world famous, this makes making a top 10 paintings from the Golden Age a difficult task. She owes her fame to the special character and quality of the artworks, but also to the enormous quantities in which they were produced. The top ten paintings from the Golden Age are drawn from paintings by the famous painters Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer.

1. Rembrandt van Rijn - The Nightwatch, 1642

2. Rembrandt van Rijn - The Jewish Bride, 1662 - 1666

3. Rembrandt van Rijn - The Steel Masters, 1662

4. Rembrandt van Rijn - Dr. anatomy lesson Nicolaes Tulp, 1632

5. Johannes Vermeer - The milkmaid, 1658

6. Johannes Vermeer - The girl with the pearl Earring, 1665 - 1667

7. Johannes Vermeer - Woman reading letter in blue, 1663-1664

8. Johannes Vermeer - The art of painting, 1666

9. Johannes Vermeer - View of Delft, 1659 - 1662

10. Rembrandt van Rijn - Saskia as Flora, 1634

Sources: Rembrandthuis & Geschiedenis van Zuid-Holland

The great Golden Age book

Order here!

8 December - 2020, by Alice Broeksma

From Thonet to Dutch Design

Exhibitions around the world Until 21 March 2021, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam As a country, The Netherlands is famous for its rich art culture and skilful design. At the...

6 March - 2021, by Femke van Leeuwen

Top 10: reflections – drawn and painted

For this blog we have selected the top 10 drawings and paintings with reflections from Online Gallery's artists for you. 1. Illusion 2, Market Hall, Rotterdam [Bert...