Of all Jacob Maris's paintings, View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague (1873) is the most famous; it hangs in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Close behind come The little marquise (1870) and The Fishmonger (1856). Among the 202 works by Jacob Maris in our catalogue, these 100 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague is a work by Jacob Maris, executed in 1873. The artist, born in The Hague, Netherlands, in 1837, remained a central figure in the Dutch landscape tradition until his death in Karlsbad in 1899.
The little marquise emerges from the shadows of history as a quiet genre painting by Jacob Maris. This work captures a fleeting moment of stillness, inviting the viewer into a private, introspective space. The artist, Jacob Maris, brings a sense of lived presence to the figure, grounding the scene in a specific, unhurried atmosphere. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, the painter carries the sensibilities of his Dutch origins into this…
The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the scent of salt and the dampness of a morning tide. A single, directional light spills from a background doorway, cutting through the gloom to strike the center of the scene. In this pool of warmth, a man and a woman meet amidst the quiet commerce of a stall. He is the fishmonger, a figure defined by the interplay of light…
A woman lays sheets or laundry on the ground of a fence-closed bleach field. In the middle is a woman at a water pump. In the background the houses of a city and a church.
Portrait of a girl sitting in a chair with a peacock feather in her hands.
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The scene unfolds in "Outside a Café," a work painted by Jacob Maris around 1868. This piece captures a specific, lived moment, pulling the viewer into a quiet…
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A girl standing by the window, leaning against the wall, arms over each other, on the head a white hat.
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The Violist (Son of the Painter) is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Jacob Maris. Created in 1887, this work is classified as genre art. The…
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The Dry-Nurse is an oil painting on canvas created by the artist Jacob Maris. This work was executed in 1877. The physical dimensions of the piece measure 86.0…
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The Butcher is a painting by the Dutch artist Jacob Maris. Created circa 1871, this work is classified as a two-dimensional art object. It represents a significant entry…
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A heavy, overcast sky dominates the upper quadrant of this 1889 landscape, casting a diffused light across a tranquil water scene. The composition relies on a vertical tension…
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Canal Side is a painting by the Dutch artist Jacob Maris. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, in 1837, Maris lived until his death in Karlsbad in 1899. This…
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In De Schreierstoren te Amsterdam, Jacob Maris presents a horizontally oriented landscape depicting a waterfront scene in Amsterdam. The composition places the shoreline and various architectural structures on…
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Portrait of Willem, presumably Willem Matthijs Maris Jbzn, son of Jacob Maris. Boy's portrait, bust, staring, on the head a beret with a feather.
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Backyard. A girl is in the doorway at the back of a house. On the left a tin can and plate with a pile of vegetables for a…
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Show titled "Moe Watched." A mother fell asleep next to a crib in which a sleeping child lies in a chair. Left by the cradle a cat, right…
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Show titled "The Cut Mill." View of the Noord-West-Buitensingel in The Hague with the partly visible mill on the other side. A woman on the right by the…
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Cityscape with a dome church that stands out above the houses on a quay, perhaps in Amsterdam. At the quay are numerous ships.
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Shellfish. On the beach some figures with shovel nets fish for shells. On the right two carts pulled by two horses, at sea some fishing ships.
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A bomber on the beach of Scheveningen, next to the ship are two horses. Over the water, gulls fly.
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Harbor face. Face a water plain with right scaffolding and in the distance a large ship.
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The hunting path or the trail. Two hunters on horses on the right bank of a canal. A flat barge sails on the water. A mill is visible…
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The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jacob Maris | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 44 | A Bleaching Field, Jacob Maris, 1870, Girl with a Peacock Feather, Jacob Maris, c. 1877, Gray day with ships |
 Dordrechts Museum |
Dordrecht | 7 | Siesta, The Annoying Guest, City in Landscape with Windmill |
 Amsterdam Museum |
Amsterdam | 6 | The Fishmonger, The Prayer, Return of the Fishing Boat |
 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen |
Rotterdam | 7 | The Dry-Nurse, The Butcher, A boat on a beach |
 The Mesdag Collection |
The Hague | 5 | Servant girl, On the lookout, View of a city |
 Kunstmuseum Den Haag |
The Hague | 9 | The little marquise, Schilder aan het werk, Bomschuit on the Beach |
 Museum Gouda |
Gouda | 3 | Lady in the Forest, Lady on a Bench in the Park, The Dawn |
 Groninger Museum |
Groningen | 2 | The Violist (Son of the Painter), Landscape with windmills |
The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the scent of salt and the dampness of a morning tide. A single, directional light spills from a background…
View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague is a work by Jacob Maris, executed in 1873. The artist, born in The Hague,…
View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague (1873), National Gallery of Art, Washington. The little marquise (1870) and The Fishmonger (1856) follow.
Jacob Maris, born in 1837, was 36 years old: View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague dates from 1873.
View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague, The little marquise, The Fishmonger, Servant girl, Schilder aan het werk, Siesta, A Bleaching Field, Jacob Maris, 1870, The Annoying Guest, Boy and girl drinking in the open air and On the lookout. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
202 works by Jacob Maris are in our catalogue, dated 1856 to 1899.
Mostly in Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), Dordrechts Museum (Dordrecht) and Amsterdam Museum (Amsterdam); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1870s, which gave 38 of the 100 works on this page, View of the Mill and Bridge on the Noordwest Buitensingel in The Hague among them.
The earliest canvas here is The Fishmonger (1856); the latest is Een molen in de winter (1899).
Dutch landscape (5), Girls (5) and Landscape (4), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 8 of the 100 works on this page.
Hague school and Impressionism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam holds 35 of the works on this page, among them A Bleaching Field, Jacob Maris, 1870, Girl with a Peacock Feather, Jacob Maris, c. 1877 and Gray day with ships.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Maris began his artistic journey with lessons from J.A.B. Stroebel (1849-1852), laying the foundation for his future career.
He formally studied at the Hague Academy of Art from 1850 to 1853, honing his skills and developing a nascent artistic style.
A pivotal moment arrived when an art dealer recognized Maris's talent and arranged for him to work in the studio of Hubertus van Hove, a significant influence early in his development.
His brother, Matthijs Maris, receiving a royal subsidy led to them working together, fostering a collaborative environment that further shaped their artistic paths.
Maris's career was marked by commercial success, with sales to collectors in the United States and Scotland demonstrating his growing reputation.
Travels through Germany, Switzerland, and France (1861) exposed him to diverse artistic styles, broadening his influences and contributing to stylistic evolution.
He became renowned for painting landscapes featuring rivers, mills, towpaths, and beach scenes with fishing boats, establishing a signature subject matter.
Comparisons have been drawn between Maris's work and that of earlier Dutch masters like Jan van Goyen, Jacob van Ruisdael, and Johannes Vermeer, highlighting his connection to the rich tradition of Dutch landscape painting.
Maris is celebrated for a series of portraits of the Royal House of Orange, undertaken in collaboration with his brother Matthijs, showcasing his portraiture skills alongside his landscapes.
"Schip on the Scheveningen Beach" exemplifies his ability to capture coastal scenes with atmospheric depth and detail.
He became a member of Pulchri Studio in 1871, signifying his acceptance within the established artistic community.
From 1885 onwards, Maris achieved widespread recognition in the Netherlands, solidifying his position as a leader of the Hague School.
Maris's contribution to the Hague School is significant; he helped define its aesthetic characterized by realistic depictions of Dutch landscapes and an emphasis on atmospheric effects.
His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring subsequent generations of artists with his distinctive style and approach to landscape painting.
His works can be found in prominent collections such as the Rijksmuseum, testament to their enduring artistic merit and historical importance.
Maris’s legacy lies in his ability to capture the essence of the Dutch countryside through a unique blend of observation, technique, and artistic vision.
