The greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Rembrandt · Johannes Vermeer · Frans Hals. (Updated Nov 1, 2018.)
Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals first, but also Jan Steen, Judith Leyster, Jacob van Ruisdael and many more: the masters of 17th-century Dutch painting. Who is your favourite?
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Top 22
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1
Rembrandt
The master of light and dark; The Night Watch.
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2
Johannes Vermeer
The light of Delft; Girl with a Pearl Earring.
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3
Frans Hals
Lively portraits with loose brushwork, from Haarlem.
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4
Jan Steen
Chaotic households: the Dutch say "a Jan Steen household".
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5
Judith Leyster
One of the few women with her own studio.
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6
Jacob van Ruisdael
The greatest landscape painter of his time.
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7
Gerrit Dou
Rembrandt's pupil and master of fine painting.
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8
Pieter de Hooch
Quiet courtyards and interiors in Delft.
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9
Carel Fabritius
The Goldfinch; killed in the Delft Thunderclap.
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10
Aelbert Cuyp
Cows and rivers in golden light.
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11
Meindert Hobbema
The Avenue at Middelharnis.
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12
Jan van Goyen
River landscapes in shades of brown.
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13
Paulus Potter
The Bull, one of the most famous animal paintings.
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14
Hendrick Avercamp
Winter landscapes full of skaters.
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15
Pieter Saenredam
Bright, precise church interiors.
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16
Gerard ter Borch
Elegant interiors and silk dresses.
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17
Rachel Ruysch
Lavish flower still lifes.
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18
Willem Claesz. Heda
Breakfast still lifes with glass and silver.
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19
Adriaen van Ostade
Peasants in taverns.
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20
Ferdinand Bol
Rembrandt's pupil, a portrait painter.
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21
Gerard van Honthorst
The Utrecht Caravaggist of night scenes.
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22
Willem van de Velde the Younger
The great marine painter.
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