Ateliér — Bezplatné celosvetové doručenie — Doručenie za 2–6 týždňov
      Gerard van Honthorst, 1592 – 1656

      Gerard van Honthorst's 100 Most Famous Paintings

      Christ Before the High Priest (1617) is the painting Gerard van Honthorst is best remembered for; it belongs to the National Gallery, Londýn. Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine , as King of Bohemia (1596) and The Concert (detail) (1626) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 233 works by Gerard van Honthorst. Here are the 100 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

      Poriadkované podľa nášho skóre popularity, ktoré kombinuje počet vyhľadávaní, návštev a objednávok pre každé dielo. Aktualizované október 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.

      Portrét Gerard van Honthorst
      Gerard van Honthorst · 1592 – 1656
      Narodený · zomrel
      1592 – 1656, Utrecht
      Pohyb
      Baroque
      Diela v našom katalógu
      233
      Najznámejšie
      Christ Before the High Priest (1617)
      Najviac diel v
      Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      The ten best-loved paintings by Gerard van Honthorst

      Christ Before the High Priest (1617) od Gerard van Honthorst
      1

      Christ Before the High Priest

      1617 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery, Londýn

      Gerard van Honthorst's "Christ Before the High Priest," painted around 1617, is not merely a biblical scene; it’s a masterclass in Baroque drama and an intimate portrayal of spiritual tension. This oil on canvas, now residing within the hallowed halls of London’s National Gallery, immediately commands attention with its masterful use of chiaroscuro – the dramatic interplay of light and shadow that defines the artist's signature style. Honthorst, deeply influenced…

      Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine , as King of Bohemia (1596) od Gerard van Honthorst
      2

      Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine , as King of Bohemia

      1596 · Oil On Canvas

      To stand before Gerard van Honthorst’s Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, as King of Bohemia is to step directly into the opulent drama of the Dutch Golden Age. This painting is far more than a mere likeness; it is a carefully orchestrated tableau vivant, capturing not just the regal bearing of its subject, but the very atmosphere of power and sophisticated patronage that defined 17th-century European courts. The sitter…

      The Concert (detail) (1626) od Gerard van Honthorst
      3

      The Concert (detail)

      1626 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria Borghese, Rím

      Gerard van Honthorst's “The Concert,” a captivating detail from the larger composition, is more than just a depiction of a musician; it’s a masterful distillation of Baroque drama and an intimate portrayal of artistic fervor. Painted in 1626, this work exemplifies Honthorst’s signature style – a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, deeply rooted in the influence of Caravaggio but imbued with a distinctly Dutch sensibility. The scene unfolds within…

      The Concert (detail) (1626) od Gerard van Honthorst
      4

      The Concert (detail)

      1626 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria Borghese, Rím

      Gerrit van Honthorst’s “The Concert,” completed in 1626, stands as a cornerstone of Dutch Baroque art—a testament to the artist's unparalleled command of chiaroscuro and his ability to capture fleeting moments of human interaction with breathtaking realism. More than just a depiction of musicians performing, it embodies the intellectual fervor and artistic innovation that characterized the Golden Age of Holland.

      Christ before the High Priest (1617) od Gerard van Honthorst
      5

      Christ before the High Priest

      1617 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery, Londýn

      Gerard van Honthorst's "Christ Before the High Priest," painted in 1617, is not merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a carefully constructed drama rendered with the dramatic intensity that would become synonymous with his name. This oil on canvas masterpiece, now residing within the National Gallery in London, offers a profound glimpse into the anxieties and spiritual turmoil surrounding Christ's impending trial – a moment captured with an…

      The Mocking of Christ (1616) od Gerard van Honthorst
      6

      The Mocking of Christ

      1616 · Oil On Canvas

      Gerard van Honthorst’s “The Mocking of Christ,” painted in 1616, is more than just a depiction of a biblical scene; it's a visceral exploration of human suffering and religious drama – a cornerstone of the Dutch Baroque. Measuring an impressive 197 x 171 cm, this oil on canvas work immediately commands attention with its dramatic use of light and shadow, a hallmark of Honthorst’s distinctive style and a direct reflection…

      Woman Playing the Guitar (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      7

      Woman Playing the Guitar

      1624 · Oil On Canvas · Louvre, Paríž

      Gerard van Honthorst's "Woman Playing the Guitar," painted in 1624, is more than a simple portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau brimming with the drama and emotional intensity characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. This captivating work, now housed within the Louvre Museum in Paris, offers a rare glimpse into the world of courtly entertainment and artistic patronage during a period of unprecedented cultural flourishing. Honthorst, deeply influenced by the…

      Christ before the High Priest (detail) (1617) od Gerard van Honthorst
      8

      Christ before the High Priest (detail)

      1617 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery, Londýn

      In the quiet, tension-filled corridors of art history, few works capture the visceral drama of a single moment as profoundly as Gerard van Honthorst’s “Christ before the High Priest.” Created around 1617, this masterpiece serves as a breathtaking window into the soul of the Dutch Golden Age, specifically through the lens of the Utrecht Caravaggisti. The painting does not merely depict a biblical interrogation; it orchestrates a symphony of shadows…

      Adoration of the Shepherds (1622) od Gerard van Honthorst
      9

      Adoration of the Shepherds

      1622 · Acrylic On Canvas · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Köln

      Gerard van Honthorst’s “Adoration of the Shepherds,” painted in 1622, isn't merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s an immersive experience. This canvas breathes with a palpable sense of reverence and earthly devotion, capturing a pivotal moment in the Nativity story – the arrival of shepherds to witness the birth of Christ. Honthorst, a master of light and shadow, expertly employs his signature *tenebrism*, drawing the viewer into a…

      Supper with the minstre and his lute / Merry company with a Lute Player (1619) od Gerard van Honthorst
      10

      Supper with the minstre and his lute / Merry company with a Lute Player

      1619 · Oil On Canvas

      The room breathes with the warmth of a shared meal, caught in a moment where laughter and conversation hang in the air like the scent of spilled wine. Around a heavy dining table, at least twelve figures congregate, their bodies leaning into one another in a dance of social intimacy. Some sit perched on chairs, while others occupy benches or stand, creating a rhythmic, crowded energy that pulls the viewer…

      Gerard van Honthorst: canvases 11 to 100 of the ranking

      Christ at the column (1640) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #15

      Christ at the column

      1640 · Národné múzeum vo Varšave

      The air feels heavy, thick with the scent of dust and the tension of an impending storm. In this claustrophobic space, light does not merely illuminate; it strikes.…

      Bring this light home →
      Portrait of a woman (1655) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #17

      Portrait of a woman

      1655 · Rijksmuseum

      A single light source descends from the upper left, carving a face out of the surrounding gloom. The woman sits in a three-quarter pose, her presence anchored by…

      Order this canvas →
      Anna van den Corput (1639) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #19

      Anna van den Corput

      1639 · Dulwich Picture Gallery

      A formal bust-length portrait, this oil painting captures Anna van den Corput within an oval vignette. Set against a dark, near-black background, the subject emerges through a controlled…

      Bring this light home →
      Susanna and the Elders od Gerard van Honthorst
      #21

      Susanna and the Elders

      Galleria Borghese

      In the grand theater of the Baroque era, few masters could command the shadows as commandingly as Gerard van Honthorst. His masterpiece, Susanna and the Elders, completed in…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Christ before Pilate (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #22

      Christ before Pilate

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      The painting titled Christ before Pilate is an oil on canvas work by the artist Gerard van Honthorst. This specific piece dates to about 1624. It is currently…

      Order this canvas →
      King Frederick V of the Palatinate (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #23

      King Frederick V of the Palatinate

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      In this formal study, we encounter King Frederick V of the Palatinate, a figure of significant nobility. Painted by Gerard van Honthorst, the work captures the sitter with…

      Bring this light home →
      Christina Pijl (1601-1652) (1642) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #25

      Christina Pijl (1601-1652)

      1642 · Dordrechts Museum

      This oil portrait, executed in 1642, presents Christina Pijl in a three-quarter view against a dark, indeterminate background. The subject is positioned slightly off-center within an oval vignette.…

      Order this canvas →
      Saint Sebastian (1623) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #28

      Saint Sebastian

      1623 · National Gallery

      Gerard van Honthorst's 1623 depiction of Saint Sebastian is not merely a religious painting; it’s a masterclass in dramatic illumination, a testament to the artist’s profound understanding of…

      Bring this light home →
      The Liberation of Peter (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #29

      The Liberation of Peter

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      The darkness of a prison cell presses in from every side, thick and heavy, until a sudden, celestial light fractures the gloom. In this suspended moment, Saint Peter…

      Order this canvas →
      A Boy with a Burning Candle (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #30

      A Boy with a Burning Candle

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      In this close-up portrait, Gerard van Honthorst focuses our attention on the upper torso and head of a young subject. The composition of A Boy with a Burning…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Youth with Plume (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #31

      Youth with Plume

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      Gerard van Honthorst presents the subject of Youth with Plume in a close-up bust view, dating to about 1624. The young person is positioned with the head slightly…

      Order this canvas →
      Mars, God of War (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #32

      Mars, God of War

      1624 · Milwaukee Art Museum

      The tension in the air thickens as we encounter Mars, God of War, a mythological painting that captures a deity in a moment of intense readiness. The figure…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Woman with Lute (1625) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #34

      Woman with Lute

      1625 · Museum der bildenden Künste

      The oil painting titled Woman with Lute was created by Gerard van Honthorst. This work of genre art captures a single, quiet moment of musical practice. It emerged…

      Bring this light home →
      Samson and Delilah od Gerard van Honthorst
      #36

      Samson and Delilah

      This meticulously rendered depiction of Samson and Delilah's tragic downfall, attributed to the Dutch master Gerard van Honthorst (1590-1656), offers a profound immersion into the heart of Baroque…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Musical Group on a Balcony (1622) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #37

      Musical Group on a Balcony

      1622 · J. Paul Getty Museum

      The painting depicts a lively scene of several figures occupying a balcony. Within this tableau, a man is shown passionately strumming a guitar while looking upward. Other musicians…

      Have it painted by hand →
      The Card Players (1624) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #38

      The Card Players

      1624 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

      Gerard van Honthorst produced The Card Players around 1624. This oil on canvas is a dramatic Baroque work that exemplifies the artist's command over light and shadow. The…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Venus and Cupid (1625) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #40

      Venus and Cupid

      1625 · Frans Hals Museum

      Venus and Cupid is a mythological painting by Gerard van Honthorst, executed in 1625. The work focuses on the divine figures of Venus and Cupid, presented through the…

      Order this canvas →
      Frederik Hendrik, prince of Orange od Gerard van Honthorst
      #41

      Frederik Hendrik, prince of Orange

      Rijksmuseum

      A Masterpiece Illuminated: Gerard van Honthorst’s Portrait of Frederik Hendrik Gerard van Honthorst's depiction of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, stands as a testament to the artistic fervor…

      Order this canvas →
      Jacob de Witt (1639) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #43

      Jacob de Witt

      1639 · Dulwich Picture Gallery

      The light catches the edge of a lace collar, a sharp and intricate white against a sea of deep, muted tones. Jacob de Witt sits before us, his…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Susanna and the Elders (1655) od Gerard van Honthorst
      #44

      Susanna and the Elders

      1655 · Galleria Borghese

      A Masterpiece of Dramatic Light and Shadow: Gerard van Honthorst’s Susanna and the Elders Gerard van Honthorst emerged from Utrecht in 1592, a pivotal figure poised to illuminate…

      Order this canvas →

      What Gerard van Honthorst painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Gerard van Honthorst's canvases hang

      8 múzeá, v ktorých sa nachádza najviac obrazov z tejto stránky.

      Múzeá Mesto Diela umelca Gerard van Honthorst Obrazy z tohto zoznamu
      Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia, MníchBavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia Mních 13 Portrait of Louise Hollandine, Princess of der Pfalz, Christ before Pilate, King Frederick V of the Palatinate
      Ashdown HouseAshdown House 12 Princess Henrietta Maria, Princess Palatine, Princess of Siebenbürgen, Transylvania (1626-1651), Prince Edward, Count Palatine (1625-1663), Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Count Palatine, Duke of Cumberland (1619-1682)
      Fries Museum, LeeuwardenFries Museum Leeuwarden 8 Portrait of an Unknown Man from the Burmania (?) Family, Portrait of an Unknown Young Man from the Burmania (?) Family, Portrait of a man
      National Gallery, LondýnNational Gallery Londýn 7 Christ Before the High Priest, Christ before the High Priest, Christ before the High Priest (detail)
      Royal Collection, LondýnRoyal Collection Londýn 6 Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (1584-1647), George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) with his Family, The Four eldest Children of the King and Queen of Bohemia
      Galleria Borghese, RímGalleria Borghese Rím 5 The Concert (detail), The Concert (detail), Susanna and the Elders
      Rijksmuseum, AmsterdamRijksmuseum Amsterdam 17 Portrait of a woman, Satyr and Nymph, Gerard van Honthorst, 1623, Frederik Hendrik, prince of Orange
      Centraal Museum, UtrechtCentraal Museum Utrecht 7 King David Playing the Harp, Shepherdess with Doves, Portrait of Amalia van Solms

      Gerard van Honthorst's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1610s
        Christ Before the High Priest (1617) od Gerard van Honthorst
        Ranked 1 of 100

        Christ Before the High Priest

        Vek 18 – 27 · National Gallery

        Gerard van Honthorst's "Christ Before the High Priest," painted around 1617, is not merely a biblical scene; it’s a masterclass in Baroque drama and an intimate portrayal of…

      2. 1620s
        The Concert (detail) (1626) od Gerard van Honthorst
        Ranked 3 of 100

        The Concert (detail)

        Vek 28 – 37 · Galleria Borghese

        Gerard van Honthorst's “The Concert,” a captivating detail from the larger composition, is more than just a depiction of a musician; it’s a masterful distillation of Baroque drama…

      3. 1630s
        Anna van den Corput (1639) od Gerard van Honthorst
        Ranked 19 of 100

        Anna van den Corput

        Vek 38 – 47 · Dulwich Picture Gallery

        A formal bust-length portrait, this oil painting captures Anna van den Corput within an oval vignette. Set against a dark, near-black background, the subject emerges through a controlled…

      4. 1640s
        Portrait of Louise Hollandine, Princess of der Pfalz (1643) od Gerard van Honthorst
        Ranked 11 of 100

        Portrait of Louise Hollandine, Princess of der Pfalz

        Vek 48 – 57 · Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia

        The Portrait of Louise Hollandine, Princess of der Pfalz is a formal and elegant 17th-century Baroque portrait. This three-quarter view bust portrait is set within an oval vignette,…

      5. 1650s
        Portrait of a woman (1655) od Gerard van Honthorst
        17 of 100

        Portrait of a woman

        Vek 58 – 64 · Rijksmuseum

        A single light source descends from the upper left, carving a face out of the surrounding gloom. The woman sits in a three-quarter pose, her presence anchored by…

      Gerard van Honthorst's canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Gerard van Honthorst most remembered for?Read the answer

      Christ Before the High Priest (1617), National Gallery, Londýn. Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine , as King of Bohemia (1596) and The Concert (detail) (1626) follow.

      Christ Before the High Priest: how old was Gerard van Honthorst when it was painted?Read the answer

      Gerard van Honthorst, born in 1592, was 25 years old: Christ Before the High Priest dates from 1617.

      What are Gerard van Honthorst's ten most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Christ Before the High Priest, Portrait of Frederick V, Elector Palatine , as King of Bohemia, The Concert (detail), The Concert (detail), Christ before the High Priest, The Mocking of Christ, Woman Playing the Guitar, Christ before the High Priest (detail), Adoration of the Shepherds a Supper with the minstre and his lute / Merry company with a Lute Player. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Gerard van Honthorst create?Read the answer

      233 works by Gerard van Honthorst are in our catalogue, dated 1612 to 1655.

      Where do Gerard van Honthorst's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia (Mních), Ashdown House a Fries Museum (Leeuwarden); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Gerard van Honthorst paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1620s, which gave 37 of the 100 works on this page, The Concert (detail) among them.

      Which famous Gerard van Honthorst canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is The Denial of Peter (1612); the latest is Portrait of a woman (1655).

      Which subjects did Gerard van Honthorst paint most?Read the answer

      Woman (12), Man (11) a Dark background (8), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium appears most in Gerard van Honthorst's paintings?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 26 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Gerard van Honthorst associated with?Read the answer

      Baroque, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Gerard van Honthorst are held by the Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia?Read the answer

      The Bavarské štátne múzeá výtvarného umenia, Mních holds 10 of the works on this page, among them Portrait of Louise Hollandine, Princess of der Pfalz, Christ before Pilate a King Frederick V of the Palatinate.

      Where can I buy a reproduction of a Gerard van Honthorst painting?Read the answer

      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.

      Meet the painter: Gerard van Honthorst

      A Master of Light and Shadow: The Life and Art of Gerard van Honthorst

      Gerard van Honthorst, známy tiež ako Gerrit van Honthorst alebo Gherardo delle Notti, bol významná postava holandskej maľby 17. storočia, ktorý sa stal majstrom v dramatickom barokovom umení a mistrom osvetlenia. Jeho diela sú charakterizované silným kontrastom svetla a tmy, čo dodáva obrazom hlboký emocionálny dojem. Narodil sa v Utrechtu v roku 1592 a zomrel v roku 1656. Jeho život bol plný cestovania, vzťahov s významnými osobnostami a neustáleho rozvoja jeho umenia.

      Ranné roky a Vplyv Otca

      Gerard van Honthorst začal svoje umelecké vzdelanie v Utrechtu pod vedením svojho otca, Hermana van Honthorsta, ktorý bol renomovaný dekoratívny maľiar. Tento prvotný trénink mu poskytol pevné základy v technike a kompozícii. Počas jeho detstva sa však mladý Gerard stretol s Abrahamom Bloemaertom, ďalším významným umelcom Utrechtu, ktorý ho naučil precíznym kreslením a štýlovým prvkám holandskej maľby. Tento raný vplyv ovplyvnil jeho technické schopnosti a zmysel pre detail, ktoré sa potom objavili v mnohých jeho dielach.

      Transformácia v Ríme: Zrodenie Caravaggista

      Kľúčovým bodom v živote Gerard van Honthorsta bola jeho cesta do Ríma okolo roku 1616. V tomto talianskych srdci baroka sa stretol s dielom Karavaggia, čím sa stal súčasťou kruhu *Utrecht Caravaggisti*. Karavaggiho dramatická technika osvetlenia – *tenebrism* – ho hlboko ovplyvnila a stala sa jeho charakteristickým znakom. Van Honthorst nebolo len o napodobňovaní, ale o prekladaní talianskych inovácií do jedinečného holandskeho zmyslu pre realitu, s dôrazom na intímne scény osvetlené umelým svetlom – sviečky, lampy a ohnice. Tento prístup k svetlu nebol len technická zručnosť, ale prostriedok na odhalenie charakteru, na vtiahnutie diváka do emocionálneho centra každého obrazu.

      Úspech v Ríme a Patronáž

      V Ríme dosiahol Gerard van Honthorst značný úspech a získal si početnú klientelu, vrátane Vincenzo Giustiniani, pre ktorého vytvoril silné dielo *Kristus pred Vysokým Prínoštom*, ktoré sa nachádza v Národnej galérii v Londýne. Tento obraz ukazuje jeho mistrovstvo v technike osvetlenia a schopnosť vyjadriť hlbokú psychologickú náročnosť v postavách. Ďalej si upevnil svoju reputáciu tým, že pracoval pre Cosimo II. de' Medici, Veľkňucha Tuskánskeho, čo mu umožnilo prácovať na rozsiahlych projektoch a prezentovať svoje diela v najvýznamnejších palácoch talianskych kráľovstiev.

      Návrat do Holandska a Portrétná Špecializácia

      Počas svojho pobytu v Ríme sa Gerard van Honthorst vrátil do Holandska, kde sa rýchlo etabloval ako vedúci portrétny maľiar. Jeho schopnosť zachytiť nielen fyzické podobnosti, ale aj charakter a spoločenské postavenie jeho klientov ho učinila žiadaným umelcom medzi bohatými obchodníkmi, šľachticami a dokonca kráľovskou dvornou kanceriou. V tomto období vytvoril rozsiahly počet portrétov, ktoré odrážajú jeho umelecký rozvoj a schopnosť zachytiť jemné nuansy osobnosti.

      Dielo a Dedičiná

      Gerard van Honthorst zanechal po sebe rozsiahlu zbierku obrazov, ktoré sa vyznačujú dramatickým svetelným kontrastom, realistickými postavami a hlbokou psychologickou náročnosťou. Jeho diela sú súčasťou významných umeleckých zbierok po celom svete, vrátane Národnej galérie v Londýne a Gettyho muzea v Los Angeles. Jeho prínos pre holandskú maľbu je nepoprehnaný – bol kľúčovou figúrkou *Utrecht Caravaggisti* a významným predstaviteľom barokového umenia, ktorý ovplyvnil generácie nasledovníkov. Jeho diela sú dodnes fascinujúce a odrážajú jeho schopnosť prepojiť taliansky vplyv s holandskou originalitou.

      Kľúčové Práce

      * *Kristus pred Vysokým Prínoštom* (Národná galéria, Londýn) * *Supper Party* (privátna zbierka) * *Diana a Apollo* (Hampton Court Palace) * *The Taking of Christ* (privátna zbierka)

      Všetky 233 diela od Gerard van Honthorst →