Of all Philips Wouwerman's paintings, The Riding School (1660) is the most famous; it hangs in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Close behind come A Man and a Woman on Horseback (detail) (1653) and Blacksmith shoeing a horse (1650). Among the 355 works by Philips Wouwerman 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.
The Riding School is an oil painting by Philips Wouwerman. Executed about 1658–1660, the work captures a specific moment of equestrian activity within a courtyard setting. The scene focuses on the discipline of dressage and the physical presence of horses during training.
To gaze upon this detail from A Man and a Woman on Horseback is to step directly into the vibrant, yet quietly reflective, heart of 17th-century Dutch life. It is more than just a depiction of travelers along a dusty road; it is a meticulously composed meditation on movement, community, and the enduring rhythm of commerce that once defined this remarkable nation. The scene unfolds with an almost documentary precision,…
In this 1650 oil on canvas, we find ourselves drawn into a quiet, heavy atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age. The scene is set under a turbulent sky, where light breaks through heavy, silvery clouds to cast a sudden, sharp spotlight upon a central group of horses and figures. This light creates a dramatic chiaroscuro, pulling the viewer's eye toward the immediate, tactile reality of the blacksmith at work. There…
Dust motes dance in a single, piercing beam of light that cuts through the heavy gloom of a Dutch stable. The air feels thick, weighted by the scent of hay and the warmth of breathing animals. Inside this dim enclosure, the architecture of heavy, dark wooden beams frames a scene of quiet, rhythmic labor. A large, shadowed interior occupies the upper two-thirds of the space, pressing down with a sense…
The oil on canvas titled Falconers setting out on a Hunt (‘Partida de cetrería') captures a moment of preparation. Philips Wouwerman rendered this scene with a steady hand, fixing the figures and their horses within a wide, atmospheric landscape. The work dates to ca. 1668, a period when the artist was deeply immersed in the textures of the Dutch Golden Age.
Philips Wouwerman's "Skirmish of Horsemen between Orientals and Imperials," painted around 1550-60s, isn’t merely a depiction of battle; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of conflict. This dynamic Baroque masterpiece, now housed within the Louvre Museum in Paris, captures a moment of intense chaos and brutal beauty, offering a compelling glimpse into the military strategies and societal tensions of its era. The painting immediately assaults the viewer with its…
We are looking at Elegant hunting company departing from a country estate, a work by the Dutch artist Philips Wouwerman. This oil on panel composition captures a specific moment of aristocratic preparation, a theme the artist returned to with great frequency. It is often referred to in various collections as The Departure for the Hunt or simply Departing for the Hunt. Depending on the historical catalog or the specific collection,…
is an oil on panel painting by the artist Philips Wouwerman. This work originated in Haarlem and is dated to 1651. The piece is currently held in the Hermitage Museum, where it is cataloged under the accession number ГЭ-852.
The composition of this 1643 oil painting is defined by an asymmetrical balance between a heavy, dark wooden structure on the right and an expansive, luminous sky on the left. A large, dark building occupies the right side of the frame, its rough wooden textures rendered with fine brushwork. To the left, the sky opens into a vast space filled with soft, pale clouds. A low sun, positioned behind these…
Wagons in a Barn is a painting by Philips Wouwerman. Created about 1651, this oil on canvas work depicts a bustling scene of travelers and livestock sheltered within the dim interior of a large barn or stable. The composition focuses on a variety of figures tending to horses, wagons, and livestock during a moment of rest.
is an oil on panel by the Dutch Golden Age painter Philips Wouwerman. This work is held within the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The piece…
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The scene unfolds within 'The Departure from the Stable', a work by Philips Wouwerman. This oil on panel captures a moment of transition, where the shadows of a…
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The Importunate Groom is a genre art oil on panel by Philips Wouwerman. Created in Haarlem, this work offers a glimpse into the social narratives of the Dutch…
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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 Philips Wouwerman | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 28 | Equestrian Track, Arrival at the Quarters, Stop Before an Inn |
 Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden |
Dresden | 15 | A Cavalier Embraces a Girl, A Horseman in the Inn-Yard, The Trumpeter Sounding a Call before a Sutler's Booth |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 15 | The Riding School, Blacksmith shoeing a horse, A stable |
 Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister im Schloss Wilhelmshöhe |
Kassel | 11 | Landscape with lunch pause, Landscape with hunters, Landscape with peasants and a horse |
 Wallace Collection |
London | 7 | Landing a Boat, A Camp Scene, By the Riverside |
 Städel Museum |
Frankfurt | 4 | Armed Riders in Front of an Inn, Stable with Three Horses, Riders at a Blacksmith's |
 Mauritshuis |
The Hague | 9 | 'The Departure from the Stable', Resting Hunters |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 6 | Trumpeters at the Camp, The Riding School |
The composition of this 1643 oil painting is defined by an asymmetrical balance between a heavy, dark wooden structure on the right and an expansive, luminous sky on…
To gaze upon this detail from A Man and a Woman on Horseback is to step directly into the vibrant, yet quietly reflective, heart of 17th-century Dutch life.…
The Riding School is an oil painting by Philips Wouwerman. Executed about 1658–1660, the work captures a specific moment of equestrian activity within a courtyard setting. The scene…
The Riding School (1660), Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. A Man and a Woman on Horseback (detail) (1653) and Blacksmith shoeing a horse (1650) follow.
Philips Wouwerman, born in 1619, was 41 years old: The Riding School dates from 1660.
The Riding School, A Man and a Woman on Horseback (detail), Blacksmith shoeing a horse, A stable, Falconers setting out on a Hunt, Skirmish of Horsemen between Orientals and Imperials, Elegant hunting company departing from a country estate, Trumpeters at the Camp, Equestrian Track and Wagons in a Barn. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
355 works by Philips Wouwerman are in our catalogue, dated 1640 to 1665.
Mostly in Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich), Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden) and Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1650s, which gave 49 of the 100 works on this page, A Man and a Woman on Horseback (detail) among them.
The earliest canvas here is A Farrier's Shop (1640); the latest is Falconers setting out on a Hunt (1665).
Horse (8), People (8) and Sky (8), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 6 of the 100 works on this page.
Baroque and Dutch golden age, as the canvases on this page show.
The Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich holds 11 of the works on this page, among them Equestrian Track, Arrival at the Quarters and Stop Before an Inn.
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.
Philips Wouwerman (baptized May 24, 1619 – died May 19, 1668) was a highly prolific and versatile Dutch painter renowned for his depictions of hunting scenes, landscapes, and battle scenes. He stands as a significant figure within the artistic landscape of the Dutch Golden Age.
Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, Philips Wouwerman was the son of Pouwels Joostsz Wouwerman, also a painter, though less known than his son. Details regarding his early artistic training are somewhat scarce. However, it is believed that he studied under Frans Hals (1581/85–1666), a prominent Haarlem portraitist. While Hals’s distinctive style did not heavily influence Wouwerman's mature work, the foundational training likely proved invaluable. Early in his career, Wouwerman was influenced by the *bamboccianti* tradition, particularly the works of Pieter van Laer (1592/99–after 1642), adopting their focus on everyday life and genre scenes.
Wouwerman’s works were highly sought after during his lifetime and continued to gain popularity in the 18th century. His paintings found their way into prominent collections across Europe, including those of princely houses in Dresden and St. Petersburg, demonstrating widespread admiration for his artistry.
Philips Wouwerman’s contribution to the Dutch Golden Age lies in his ability to capture a wide range of scenes – from bustling marketplaces and hunting expeditions to dramatic battlefields and tranquil landscapes – with remarkable detail and dynamism. His mastery of depicting horses, combined with his keen eye for anecdotal storytelling, solidified his place as one of the most celebrated and influential painters of his time. A retrospective exhibition in Kassel and The Hague (2009/2010) further highlighted his enduring legacy.
