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Edwaert Collier Most Popular Paintings

The 18 artworks by Edwaert Collier our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 18 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Edwaert Collier · 1642 – 1708

Vanitas Still Life

1662 · original 94 x 112 cm

Edwaert Collier’s 1662 Vanitas still life: a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece featuring mortality & wealth symbols. Explore intricate details, rich colors & Baroque artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A vanitas still life with a violin, a recorder and a score of music on a marble table top

original 72 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Still Life with a Volume of Wither's 'Emblemes'

1696 · original 84 x 108 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Trompe l'oeil with Writing Materials

original 52 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Edward Collier

1683 · original 44 x 53 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas still life with a candlestick, musical instruments, Dutch books, a writing set, an astrological and a terrestial globe and an hourglass, all on a draped table

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original 98 x 130 cm

Exquisite Vanitas still life by Edwaert Collier (1642-1708). Explore this Baroque masterpiece featuring rich detail, symbolism & Dutch Golden Age artistry. #Vanitas #StillLife #DutchArt

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas still life with a globe, a violin and bow, lemon peel, a recorder, a musical score, an open book, an hour glass and other objects

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A vanitas still life with celestial and terrestial globes, a pair of dividers, a sextant, an inkwell with a quill and a candle, and a copy of A mathematical compendium, or, Useful practices in arithmetick, geometry, and astronomy, geography and navig....

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original 42 x 99 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas still life with a candlestick, books, musical instruments, an astrological globe, a pocket watch, and an hourglass all on a draped table

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original 29 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Trompe l'oeil, Letter Rack

1700 · original 49 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A vanitas still life with books and leaflets, a globe, a princely flag, a musical score, musical instruments and an hourglass on a draped table with a silver tazza, coins, a watch and a purse

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original 99 x 123 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Still Life

1699 · original 76 x 64 cm

Explore Edwaert Collier’s 1699 Still Life – a Dutch Golden Age masterpiece! Detailed realism, symbolic elements & dramatic lighting capture knowledge & beauty. #stilllife #DutchArt

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas still life with an upturned lute, a globe turned to the Pacific Ocean, an open copy of Rider Cardanus' The British Merlin , and an engraving of Caesar Octavianus Augustus

View the most popular artwork of Edwaert Collier ranked #13: Vanitas still life with an upturned lute, a globe turned to the Pacific Ocean, an open copy of Rider Cardanus' The British Merlin , and an engraving of Caesar Octavianus Augustus

1656 · original 75 x 63 cm

Edwaert Collier’s 1656 Vanitas still life: a detailed Baroque masterpiece featuring a lute, globe & scholarly objects. Explore Dutch Golden Age artistry & symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A vanitas still life with a candlestick, a skull, a shell, bubbles, a watch, a portrait of Charles I, and other objects on a draped table

View the most popular artwork of Edwaert Collier ranked #14: A vanitas still life with a candlestick, a skull, a shell, bubbles, a watch, a portrait of Charles I, and other objects on a draped table

original 76 x 64 cm

Explore Edwaert Collier’s exquisite Vanitas still life! A hauntingly beautiful 17th-century Dutch masterpiece featuring Charles I & symbolic objects. #Vanitas #DutchArt #Baroque

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas Still Life with a Statuette of an Antique Athlete and a Print of Michelangelo

1675 · original 90 x 64 cm

Edwaert Collier’s 1675 Vanitas still life showcases mortality & wealth through symbolic objects. A Dutch Golden Age masterpiece, rich in detail & Baroque style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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Vanitas Still Life

1662 · original 94 x 112 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A Trompe L'Oeil Still Life with letters, a magazine, a notebook, a magnifying glass, scissors, a quill, a letter opener and a tortoise shell comb

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original 51 x 63 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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A Trompe l'oeil of Newspapers, Letters and Writing Implements on a Wooden Board

1699 · original 59 x 46 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 21 artworks by Edwaert Collier
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The artist

Edwaert Collier

1642 – 1708

Quick facts

Movementsbaroque
Died1708
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Corpus themesmortality
Also known asEdward Collier, Eduwaert Collier, Edwart Collier
Works on APS21
Top 3 worksVanitas Still Life, A vanitas still life with a violin, a recorder and a score of music on a marble table top, Still Life with a Volume of Wither's 'Emblemes'
Typical colorsphthalo green

Biography

Evert Collier (1642–1708): The Trompe-l'œil Master of Mortality

Evert Collier, born circa 1642 in Breda, Noord-Brabant, emerged as a prominent figure within the Dutch Golden Age artistic landscape—a period characterized by unparalleled innovation and opulent patronage. His early training in Haarlem under Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne instilled foundational principles of observation and draughtsmanship, shaping his distinctive approach to still life painting.

Early Influences: Van der Vinne’s emphasis on meticulous detail and atmospheric perspective profoundly impacted Collier's artistic sensibilities.
Guild Membership & Artistic Development: Collier formally joined the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1664, marking a crucial step toward establishing his professional career and solidifying his reputation as a skilled artist. His subsequent relocation to Leiden and Amsterdam broadened his exposure to diverse artistic currents and fostered experimentation with new techniques.
Collaboration & Artistic Partnerships: Collier’s association with Barend van Eisen further enriched his creative dialogue, resulting in collaborative works that showcased shared stylistic sensibilities.

The Art of Trompe-l'œil: Illusionistic Mastery

Collier distinguished himself from many of his contemporaries through his masterful execution of trompe-l'œil—a technique designed to deceive the eye by creating illusions of depth and dimensionality on a flat surface. Unlike conventional realism, trompe-l'œil prioritized visual trickery over accurate representation, transforming ordinary objects into captivating spectacles.

Signature Style: Collier’s signature trompe-l'œil paintings typically featured arrangements of journals, engravings, letters, medals, combs, and sealing wax sticks—items imbued with symbolic significance reflecting the transient nature of human existence.
Technical Innovation: He skillfully employed perspective tricks, shading effects, and subtle textural variations to generate convincing illusions of space, captivating viewers with their deceptive beauty.

Iconic Still Lifes & Symbolism

Collier’s still lifes transcended mere depiction; they functioned as meditations on mortality—a central preoccupation within the vanitas genre prevalent during his era. Each element meticulously chosen conveyed a profound message about decay, remembrance, and the inevitability of death.

Recurring Motifs: Common motifs included skulls, hourglasses, withered flowers, decaying fruit, and extinguished candles—symbols representing time’s relentless passage and the fragility of earthly pleasures.
Psychological Depth: Collier's paintings probed beneath surface appearances, inviting contemplation on existential themes and prompting viewers to confront their own mortality.

Legacy & Recognition

Collier’s artistic legacy extends beyond his individual oeuvre—he exerted considerable influence on subsequent generations of Dutch painters, particularly those exploring the trompe-l'œil technique. His works are housed in prominent museums worldwide, including the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), Tate London, Denver Art Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art, ensuring that his visionary artistry continues to inspire admiration and scholarly inquiry.

Sources: Bryan’s Dictionary of Painters and Engravers; Netherlands Institute for Art History; Biographical Notices from Various Art Historical Databases

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By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 27, 2026

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