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      Anthonis van Dyck, 1599 – 1641

      Anthonis van Dyck's 100 Most Famous Paintings

      Charles I v treh položajih (1636) is the painting Anthonis van Dyck is best remembered for; it belongs to the Kraljeva zbirka, London. Family Portrait (1621) and Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow (1628) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 1,620 works by Anthonis van Dyck. Here are the 100 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 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.

      Portrait of Anthonis van Dyck
      Anthonis van Dyck · 1599 – 1641
      Born · died
      1599 – 1641, Antwerpen
      Movement
      Baroque realism
      Works in our catalogue
      1.620
      Most famous
      Charles I v treh položajih (1636)
      Most works at
      Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      The ten best-loved paintings by Anthonis van Dyck

      Charles I v treh položajih (1636) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Charles I v treh položajih

      1636 · Olje na platnu · Kraljeva zbirka, London

      "Charles I v treh položajih" predstavlja izjemno utemeljitev mojstra baroknega portretiranja, sir Anthonyja van Dycka. To popolnoma dovršeno platno, naslikano med letoma 1635 in 1636, razkriva izstopajoče umetniško znanje flamškega mojstra ter njegov globok vpliv na evropsko umetnost. Slika, ki je del prestižne kraljeve zbirke, danes postaja v Kraljevi recepcijski salonu v Windsor zamku, kjer še vedno s svojo prisotnostjo navdušuje obiskovalce.

      Family Portrait (1621) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Family Portrait

      1621 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

      To gaze upon this magnificent family portrait is to step directly into the opulent drawing rooms of the early seventeenth century. It captures not merely three figures—a distinguished man, an elegant woman, and a cherished child—but an entire tableau of familial pride and societal standing. The composition itself speaks volumes; every fold of fabric, every carefully placed hand, contributes to a narrative of enduring connection. The rich, dramatic red background…

      Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow (1628) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow

      1628 · Oil On Canvas · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow” is more than just a depiction of a noblewoman; it's a carefully constructed tableau of power, grief, and the enduring legacy of a formidable ruler. Painted in 1628, this oil-on-canvas work transports us to the heart of the Spanish Netherlands during a period of significant political and personal upheaval. Isabella Clara Eugenia, daughter of Philip II of Spain, served…

      Jacqueline van Caestre (1622) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Jacqueline van Caestre

      1622 · Oil On Panel · Royal Łazienki Museum, Varšava

      The portrait of Jacqueline van Caestre, painted in 1622 by the masterful Sir Anthony van Dyck, is more than a mere likeness; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of wealth, status, and burgeoning domesticity. Within its richly layered composition lies a captivating story of a noblewoman navigating the complexities of marriage and courtly life in 17th-century Antwerp. Van Dyck, already establishing his signature style—characterized by an almost sensual realism and a…

      Susanna and the Elders (1622) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Susanna and the Elders

      1622 · Olje na platnu · Alte Pinakothek, München

      In the grand tapestry of the Flemish Baroque, few works capture the visceral intersection of vulnerability and voyeurism as profoundly as Sir Anthony van Dyck’s Susanna and the Elders. Painted around 1622, this monumental canvas is far more than a mere biblical illustration; it is a psychological drama frozen in time. The scene centers on Susanna, a figure of profound grace and purity, caught in a moment of harrowing intrusion.…

      Genoese Noblewoman (1622) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Genoese Noblewoman

      1622 · Oil On Canvas · The Frick Collection, New York City

      Anthony van Dyck's "Genoese Noblewoman," painted circa 1625-1627, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the opulent world of early 17th-century Genoa. This captivating work, now residing within The Frick Collection in New York City, offers a rare glimpse into the refined tastes and social dynamics of a wealthy Italian city-state – a vibrant hub of commerce, art, and cultural exchange during a period of immense artistic…

      Henrietta Maria (1635) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Henrietta Maria

      1635 · Oil On Canvas

      The gaze of Henrietta Maria meets the viewer through this commanding portrait by Anthony van Dyck. Executed in 1636, the work captures Henrietta Maria of France in a moment of poised royal dignity. She exists here as the Queen of England, a position she holds through her marriage to King Charles I. The painting functions as a visual declaration of her status and her presence within the English court.

      Portrait of Queen Henrietta-Maria (1638) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Portrait of Queen Henrietta-Maria

      1638 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

      To stand before this portrait is to encounter the quiet gravity of the seventeenth-century English court. The Queen stands slightly off-center, her figure anchored by the heavy weight of crimson drapery and a draped table. There is a certain stillness here, a moment caught between the political tensions of 1638 and the personal dignity of the sitter. Van Dyck uses light to sculpt her form, pulling her face and chest…

      The healing of the paralytic (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      The healing of the paralytic

      1620 · Oil On Canvas · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke, München

      In this oil painting, titled The healing of the paralytic, Anthony van Dyck explores a moment of profound spiritual intervention. The work, which dates to about 1618-20, captures the immediate aftermath of a miracle. We find ourselves witnessing the precise instant of transition between infirmity and restoration. The subject matter is drawn from the New Testament, specifically the narratives found in Matthew 9:1-8 or John 5:1-15.

      Portrait of Alexandre della Faille (1589-1653) (1632) by Anthonis van Dyck
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      Portrait of Alexandre della Faille (1589-1653)

      1632 · Oil On Canvas · Kraljevi muzeji lepih umetnosti na Belgiji, Bruselj

      A dignified three-quarter length portrait, this work captures a middle-aged man positioned centrally against a dark, atmospheric background. The subject, Alexandre della Faille, is rendered with a sense of quiet authority and formal composure. A voluminous white ruff collar acts as the primary focal point, its crisp texture contrasting sharply against the heavy, dark fabric of his cloak. Light enters from the upper left, casting soft shadows across the right…

      Anthonis van Dyck: canvases 11 to 100 of the ranking

      The Pietà (1629) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #12

      The Pietà

      1629 · Muzej Prado

      Step closer to observe the weight of this scene. In this 1629 composition, we find the Virgin Mary cradling the limp, pale body of Christ. The arrangement is…

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      The Lomellini Family (1627) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #16

      The Lomellini Family

      1627

      To stand before 'The Lomellini Family' is to step directly into the gilded drawing rooms of 17th-century Genoese aristocracy. Anthony van Dyck, a painter whose elegance seemed to…

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      Moses and the Brazen Serpent (1530) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #19

      Moses and the Brazen Serpent

      1530

      Moses and the Brazen Serpent by Anthony van Dyck captures a moment of divine intervention from the Book of Numbers. The oil painting on canvas depicts the biblical…

      Christ on the Cross (1625) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #20

      Christ on the Cross

      1625 · Courtauld Gallery

      A heavy, somber silence hangs in the air as the scene unfolds. The figure of Christ hangs upon a dark wooden cross, dominating the center of the composition.…

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      Samson and Delilah (1630) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #24

      Samson and Delilah

      1630 · Kunsthistorisches Museum

      In the grand tapestry of the Flemish Baroque, few moments capture the tension between divine strength and human frailty as poignantly as Sir Anthony van Dyck’s Samson and…

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      Cupid and Psyche (1640) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #27

      Cupid and Psyche

      1640 · Kraljeva zbirka

      Anthony van Dyck's "Cupid and Psyche," painted in 1640, is more than just a depiction of a mythological romance; it’s a distillation of the Baroque spirit – a…

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      Queen Henrietta Maria of England (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #28

      Queen Henrietta Maria of England

      1620 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      In this three-quarter length portrait, Anthony van Dyck positions Queen Henrietta Maria of England slightly off-center. This subtle shift creates a quiet tension within the frame. A luminous…

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      A Family Group (1634) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #29

      A Family Group

      1634 · Detroit Institute of Arts

      A Family Group is an oil on canvas painting by the Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. This work dates to about 1634. It is a formal and elegant…

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      Portrait of a painter (1640) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #32

      Portrait of a painter

      1640 · Kunstmuseum Basel

      We are looking at Portrait of a painter, a work by Sir Anthony van Dyck. Created about 1640, this piece presents a man whose identity is tied closely…

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      Queen Henrietta Maria (1635) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #33

      Queen Henrietta Maria

      1635 · Staatliche KunstSammlungen Dresden

      Queen Henrietta Maria is an oil on canvas portrait by Sir Anthony van Dyck, executed in 1636. The work identifies the subject as Henrietta Maria of France, who…

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      St Jerome (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #35

      St Jerome

      1620 · Nationalmuseum

      The composition centers on the muscular, elderly figure of St. Jerome, positioned in a wilderness setting. His torso is partially exposed, draped in a voluminous red cloth that…

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      Venetia, Lady Digby (1634) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #36

      Venetia, Lady Digby

      1634

      To stand before this magnificent portrait is to step directly into the dramatic heart of the seventeenth century. Sir Anthony van Dyck’s depiction of Venetia, Lady Digby is…

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      Crucifixion (1622) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #38

      Crucifixion

      1622 · San Zaccaria

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's 1622 depiction of the Crucifixion is not merely a representation of a biblical event; it’s a visceral exploration of human suffering and spiritual anguish,…

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      Portrait Of Frederik Hendrik (1632) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #39

      Portrait Of Frederik Hendrik

      1632 · Baltimore Museum of Art

      Anthony van Dyck's "Portrait of Frederik Hendrik," painted in 1632, stands as a quintessential example of the Baroque period’s artistic prowess and a significant historical document. This oil…

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      Ottaviano Canevari (1627) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #40

      Ottaviano Canevari

      1627 · The Frick Collection

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s 1627 portrait of Ottaviano Canevari is more than simply a likeness; it's a carefully constructed tableau of intellect, status, and the quiet dignity of…

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      Lamentation of Christ (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #41

      Lamentation of Christ

      1620 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      In this 1620 work, we find ourselves drawn into a tight, pyramidal arrangement of figures that centers entirely on the lifeless body of Christ. A heavy, sacred silence…

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      Saint Sebastian (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #44

      Saint Sebastian

      1620 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      The oil on canvas known as Saint Sebastian is an artwork by Anthony van Dyck. Created about 1620, the painting captures a moment of martyrdom. The figure is…

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      Sir Kenelm Digby (1640) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #47

      Sir Kenelm Digby

      1640 · National Portrait Gallery

      To gaze upon this portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby is to step directly into the opulent, charged atmosphere of the early seventeenth century English court. The subject, depicted…

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      Portrait of an Old Man (1618) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #49

      Portrait of an Old Man

      1618 · Liechtenstein Museum

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's "Portrait of an Old Man," painted circa 1618, is more than a simple likeness; it’s a profound meditation on time, wisdom, and the quiet…

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      Portrait of a Man (1922) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #50

      Portrait of a Man

      1922 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      This work is a Portrait of a Man by the Flemish Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. Dated 1922, the painting presents a formal, full-length composition. The subject is…

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      Portrait of a Man (1618) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #58

      Portrait of a Man

      1618 · Liechtenstein Museum

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's “Portrait of a Man,” painted circa 1618-1619, is not merely a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on presence and authority. This small yet…

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      Marie de Raet (1631) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #59

      Marie de Raet

      1631 · Wallace Collection

      To stand before Marie de Raet is to be enveloped in the profound stillness of the early seventeenth century. This magnificent portrait by Sir Anthony van Dyck, dating…

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      The Virgin and Child (1631) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #63

      The Virgin and Child

      1631 · Buckingham Palace

      In this Baroque oil painting, the Virgin Mary is positioned at the center of a pyramidal structure, cradling the Christ Child. She wears a rose-colored tunic beneath a…

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      Lord George Stuart (1638) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #64

      Lord George Stuart

      1638 · National Portrait Gallery

      To gaze upon this portrait of Lord George Stuart is to step directly into the opulent, yet deeply thoughtful, world of early seventeenth-century English aristocracy. Sir Anthony van…

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      Queen Henrietta Maria (1760) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #66

      Queen Henrietta Maria

      1760 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

      In this oil on canvas work from 1636, Sir Anthony van Dyck presents Queen Henrietta Maria. The portrait captures the queen, who lived from 1609 to 1669, with…

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      The Polish Rider (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #69

      The Polish Rider

      1620 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

      The composition is dominated by the diagonal movement of the horse and rider. This movement creates a sense of forward momentum across the canvas. The subject is a…

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      Christus als Salvator Mundi (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #71

      Christus als Salvator Mundi

      1620 · Slika Galerija Sanssouci

      Christus als Salvator Mundi: A Baroque Masterpiece of Divine Authority The painting by Anton van Dyck (1599-1641) stands as a testament to the grandeur and solemn beauty of…

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      Charles I (1600–1649) (1639) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #72

      Charles I (1600–1649)

      1639 · National Trust

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Charles I” stands as a testament to the artistic prowess of the Baroque period and a captivating glimpse into the opulent reign of England's…

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      Kraljica Henrietta Maria (1636) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #73

      Kraljica Henrietta Maria

      1636 · Metropolitanski muzej umetnosti

      Anthony van Dyck's "Queen Henrietta Maria," painted in 1636, is more than just a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted document of power, faith, and the intricate dance of…

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      Lady Dacre (1633) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #74

      Lady Dacre

      1633 · Denver Art Museum

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Lady Dacre” is not merely a portrait; it's a carefully constructed tableau of Renaissance elegance, imbued with subtle symbolism and the quiet dignity of…

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      Francis Junius (1591–1677) (1640) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #75

      Francis Junius (1591–1677)

      1640 · Bodleianova knjižnica

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Francis Junius (1591–1677)” is more than just a portrait; it's a carefully constructed tableau of intellect, serenity, and the quiet dignity of scholarly life.…

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      Charles i - (16) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #76

      Charles i - (16)

      In this work, titled Charles i - (16), Anthony van Dyck presents a formal bust-length depiction of the monarch. The subject is Charles I, who held the titles…

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      Deux têtes d (1650) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #77

      Deux têtes d

      1650 · Museum of Fine Arts

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's "Deux têtes d" – literally, “Two Heads” – is not merely a painting; it’s an arresting tableau of psychological depth and subtle drama. Completed…

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      François Langlois (1589–1647) (1637) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #81

      François Langlois (1589–1647)

      1637 · The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Portrait of François Langlois” is more than just a likeness; it's a carefully constructed tableau vivant, capturing a fleeting moment of animated repose. Painted…

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      Christ carrying the Cross by Anthonis van Dyck
      #83

      Christ carrying the Cross

      Musei di Strada Nuova

      In Christ carrying the Cross by Anthony van Dyck, the viewer is met with a tightly cropped, bust-length portrait. The composition focuses entirely on the upper torso and…

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      Ecce Homo (1626) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #85

      Ecce Homo

      1626 · The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Ecce Homo,” painted circa 1625-1626, is not merely a depiction of Christ before Pilate; it's an intensely human portrayal of sorrow, humility, and the…

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      Margareta Snyders (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #86

      Margareta Snyders

      1620

      To gaze upon Anthony Van Dyck's portrait of Margareta Snyders is to step directly into the opulent, emotionally charged world of the early seventeenth century. This painting, executed…

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      Margareta de Vos (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #87

      Margareta de Vos

      1620 · The Frick Collection

      Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “Margareta de Vos,” painted in 1620, is more than just a portrait; it's a meticulously crafted tableau of wealth, status, and subtle artistry. This…

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      Portrait of a Man (1618) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #90

      Portrait of a Man

      1618 · Liechtenstein Museum

      In this formal portrait from 1618, Sir Anthony van Dyck presents a man positioned slightly off-center, facing forward to engage the viewer directly. The composition is characterized by…

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      Portrait of James Hamilton (1630) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #92

      Portrait of James Hamilton

      1630 · Liechtenstein Museum

      A Noble Presence: Unveiling Anthony van Dyck’s Portrait of James Hamilton The image before you captures not merely a likeness, but the very essence of 17th-century power and…

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      Charles I on Horseback (1635) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #93

      Charles I on Horseback

      1635 · National Gallery

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's “Charles I on Horseback,” painted in 1635, is more than just a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed statement about power, authority, and the evolving…

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      The Lomellini Family (1626) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #96

      The Lomellini Family

      1626 · National Gallery of Scotland

      To stand before Sir Anthony van Dyck’s “The Lomellini Family” is to step directly into the gilded drawing rooms of seventeenth-century Genoa, where the air feels heavy with…

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      Samson in Dalila (1620) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #97

      Samson in Dalila

      1620

      Očarljiv motiv in narativna globina To močno pravočasno mojstrovino živopisno prikazuje biblijsko zgodbo o Samsonu in Delilah, ki zajema ključni trenutek, poln napetosti, izdaje in čustvene intenzivnosti. Scena…

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      Abraham and Isaac (1617) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #98

      Abraham and Isaac

      1617 · Národní Galerie

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's “Abraham and Isaac,” painted in 1617, is more than just a biblical scene; it’s a profound meditation on faith, obedience, and the agonizing weight…

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      A wooded ridge (1630) by Anthonis van Dyck
      #100

      A wooded ridge

      1630 · Art Gallery of South Australia

      Sir Anthony van Dyck's "A Wooded Ridge," painted around 1630, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s an invitation into a hushed and contemplative realm. This evocative piece, rendered in…

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      Anthonis van Dyck's canvases, period by period

      What Anthonis van Dyck painted most

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

      Where Anthonis van Dyck's canvases hang

      The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Anthonis van Dyck Paintings from this list
      Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke, MünchenBavarske državne slikopisne zbirke München 57 The healing of the paralytic, Equestrian Portrait of Charles I of England, Queen Henrietta Maria of England
      Ermitaž, Sankt PeterburgErmitaž Sankt Peterburg 25 Family Portrait, Portrait of Queen Henrietta-Maria, Portrait of Charles I, King of the Great Britain (1600-1649)
      Kraljeva zbirka, LondonKraljeva zbirka London 29 Charles I v treh položajih, Cupid and Psyche, Charles I in Three Positions
      Liechtenstein Museum, BenetignanoLiechtenstein Museum Benetignano 23 Portrait of an Old Man, Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man
      The Frick Collection, New York CityThe Frick Collection New York City 8 Genoese Noblewoman, Ottaviano Canevari, Margareta de Vos
      Wallace Collection, LondonWallace Collection London 9 Queen Henrietta Maria, Marie de Raet
      National Portrait Gallery, LondonNational Portrait Gallery London 6 Sir Kenelm Digby, Lord George Stuart
      Scottish National Portrait Gallery, EdinburghScottish National Portrait Gallery Edinburgh 5 Thomas Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Haddington, 1600 - 1640, Alexander Henderson (c.1583–1646), Presbyterian Divine and Diplomatist

      Anthonis van Dyck's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1610s
        The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (1616) by Anthonis van Dyck
        Ranked 45 of 100

        The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

        Age 11 – 20 · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke

        The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian emerges from the shadows of the Baroque era, a religious work that captures a moment of profound transition. In this painting by Sir…

      2. 1620s
        Family Portrait (1621) by Anthonis van Dyck
        Canvas 2 of 100

        Family Portrait

        Age 21 – 30 · Ermitaž

        To gaze upon this magnificent family portrait is to step directly into the opulent drawing rooms of the early seventeenth century. It captures not merely three figures—a distinguished…

      3. 1630s
        Charles I v treh položajih (1636) by Anthonis van Dyck
        Canvas 1 of 100

        Charles I v treh položajih

        Age 31 – 40 · Kraljeva zbirka

        "Charles I v treh položajih" predstavlja izjemno utemeljitev mojstra baroknega portretiranja, sir Anthonyja van Dycka. To popolnoma dovršeno platno, naslikano med letoma 1635 in 1636, razkriva izstopajoče umetniško…

      4. 1640s
        Queen Henrietta Maria (1640) by Anthonis van Dyck
        Canvas 17 of 100

        Queen Henrietta Maria

        Age 41 – 42 · Wallace Collection

        The Queen sits in a moment of quiet poise, her figure angled slightly away from the viewer to create a sense of graceful movement. She is draped in…

      Anthonis van Dyck's canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Anthonis van Dyck most remembered for?Read the answer

      Charles I v treh položajih (1636), Kraljeva zbirka, London. Family Portrait (1621) and Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow (1628) follow.

      Charles I v treh položajih: how old was Anthonis van Dyck when it was painted?Read the answer

      Anthonis van Dyck, born in 1599, was 37 years old: Charles I v treh položajih dates from 1636.

      What are Anthonis van Dyck's ten most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Charles I v treh položajih, Family Portrait, Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia as Widow, Jacqueline van Caestre, Susanna and the Elders, Genoese Noblewoman, Henrietta Maria, Portrait of Queen Henrietta-Maria, The healing of the paralytic and Portrait of Alexandre della Faille (1589-1653). Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Anthonis van Dyck create?Read the answer

      1,620 works by Anthonis van Dyck are in our catalogue, dated 1616 to 1641.

      Where do Anthonis van Dyck's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke (München), Ermitaž (Sankt Peterburg) and Kraljeva zbirka (London); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Anthonis van Dyck paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1630s, which gave 44 of the 100 works on this page, Charles I v treh položajih among them.

      Which famous Anthonis van Dyck canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (1616); the latest is Portrait of Prince Charles Louis, Elector Palatine (1641).

      Which subjects did Anthonis van Dyck paint most?Read the answer

      Man (22), Portraiture (20) and Portrait (17), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium appears most in Anthonis van Dyck's paintings?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 75 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Anthonis van Dyck associated with?Read the answer

      Baroque realism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Anthonis van Dyck are held by the Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke?Read the answer

      The Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke, München holds 10 of the works on this page, among them The healing of the paralytic, Equestrian Portrait of Charles I of England and Queen Henrietta Maria of England.

      Where can I buy a reproduction of a Anthonis van Dyck 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: Anthonis van Dyck

      Mladost, družina in šola

      Sir Anthony Van Dyck se je rodil v Antwerpenu 22. marca 1599, v svetu, ki je bil prežarjen trgovino in vrhunskim poklicnim znanjem. Kot sedmi iz dvajestih otrok Marije Cupers in Francoïsa »Fransa« van Dijcka, svilenarja, je odrasel v prosperousnem gospodinjstvu, ki mu je nudilo stabilno temelj za razvoj izjemnega, zgodaj razvitega talenta za vizualno umetnost. Že zgolj z desetletnim starostjo je začel svojo formalno pot v slikarstvu pod mentorstvom Hendricka van Balena starejšega, kjer se je začela oblikovati njegova umetniška duša.

      Njegova pot je bila zaznamovana z izjemno hitrim vzponom skozi tradicionalne strukture flamskega umetnostnega sveta. Ni dolgo ostal le v statusu učenca; njegova tehnična dovršenost mu je omogočila, da se je z izredno hitrostjo premaknil v yön direction neodvisnosti. Do 18. oktobra 1617 je dosegel pomembno mejnik, ko je bil sprejet v Antwerpensko ceh svetega Luke kot svobodni mojster. To zgodnje profesionalno priznanje je napovedilo prihod talenta, ki bo kmalu preseglo meje njegove rodne mestne obščine.

      • Samoportret (datiran 1613–14)

      Vpliv Petra Pavla Rubensa

      Smer v karieri, ki jo je sledil Sir Anthony Van Dyck, je bila temeljito oblikovana z njegovo obdobjem v studiu, kjer delal Peter Paul Rubens. To ni bilo le navadno učenišče; mladi umetnik se je vzponil v položaj glavnega asistenta mojstra, kar je zahtevalo tako tehnično natančnost kot sposobnost globoko razumevanja kompleksnega vizualnega jezika. Sam Rubens je prepoznal izjemen talent svojega protežija in mladega moza močno opisal kot najboljšega med svojimi učenci. Ta mentorstvo je Sir Anthony Van Dyck omogočilo neposreden stik z vodilnimi umetnostnimi tokovi sedemnajstega stoletja, saj je lahko z lastnimi očmi opazoval ustvarjanje monumentalnih kompozicij in vodenje izjemno plodne umetnostne delavnice.

      Rubensov vpliv na mladega umetnika se je izrazil skozi skupni poudarek na ekspresiji, gesti in obliki. Čeprav je Sir Anthony Van Dyck kasneje razvil bolj prefinjen in umirjen slog, so se njegove zgodnje leta pretekle v posnemaniu energije in globoke opazovalnosti svojega mentorja. Naučil se je prevajati vitalnost življenja v olje in pigmente, kar je bila veščina, ki mu je pozneje omogočila, da se je premaknil od robustne energije Rubensovega sloga k nečem veliko bolj subtilnemu. Tehnične temelj, postavljene v tem studiu, so mu zagotovile nujno orodje za njegov kasnejši vzpon na kraljeve dvore Evrope.

      Z umetniškimi potovanji po Italiji in Genovi

      Že v poznih mladniških letih je Sir Anthony Van Dyck dosegel uspeh kot samostojni slikar, dosežek, ki mu je podelil impulz za odhod iz Nizozemske. Med letoma 1621 in koncem leta 1627 je potoval skozi Italijo, obdobje, ki mu je izpopolnilo sposobnost navigacije skozi zapletene družbene hierarhije evropskega nobilityja. To obdobje potovanj ni bilo le samostojno bivanje, temveč strateška potopitev v vizualni jezik mediteranske elite.

      Njegov čas v Genovi se je izkazal za posebej pomemben. Med genovškimi patriciji je našel stalno stranko, katere aristokratska senzibilnost se je skladovala z njegovim razvijajočim se slogom. Njegove interpretacije teh lokalnih družin so v mestu bile z velike naklonjenosti sprejete, kar ga je uveljavilo kot slikarja, ki je zmožen zajeti specifično dostojnost, ki jo zahteva visoka družba. V teh portretih se je premaknil dlje od zgolj fizične podobnosti, saj je s platnom zajemal socialni status in notranji značaj svojih modelov.

      Služba na angleškem dvoru

      Sir Anthony Van Dyck je bil povezan z angleško krono že dolgo pred svojim dokončnim nastanitvijo v Londonu. Leta 1620 je vstopil v službo kralja Jakoba I., kar je bil le kratek preddenjašči njegovih obsežnih potovanj skozi Italijo in španske เนี่ยderlande. Ti leta nenehnega gibanja in raznolikih naročil so ga pripravila na globoko in nepozabno prisotnost v kraljevski družbi. Do leta 1632 se je vrnilo v Anglijo in se ulegl na dvoru, kjer se je njegova slava vrhunskega portretista dokončno utrdila. V istem letu je bil imenovan za »glavnega uradnega slikarja majestat**, položaj, ki ga je postavil v sam srgce kralješkega življenja.

      Njegova prisotnost v Londonu je temeljito preoblikovala vizualni jezik monarhije. Odmaknil se je od strogih, formalnih portretov preteklosti in se namesto tega odločil, da kralja in aristokratijo predstavi z občutkom lahkotne elegance in naravne avtoritete. S svojo sposobnostjo, da je zajel notranjo naravo svojih modelov, je postal vodeči dvorski slikar v Angliji. Njegova umetnost ni bila le beleženje obrazov; on je gradil podobo moči, ki je generacije vplivala na angleški dvor. Njegovo delo v tem obdobju je prineslo občutek dostojanstva in poise, ki je definiral estetiko celotne dobe.

      Tehnika in umetniški slog

      Sir Anthony Van Dyck je posedel izjemno tehnično vsestranskost, ki mu je omogočala, da se brezhibno premikati med debelo, plastično uporabo oljne barve in natančne, ostremu črtami tiskovnice. Kot izjemno veščit risar je razumel strukturno nujnost močne podlage, preden je na platno dodal barvo. Njegove kompozicije so se pogosto opirale na mojstorsko razporeditev oblike, kjer je dramatična igra svetlobe in senke služila za definiranje kontur njegovih motivov. Ta uporaba chiaroscuro je v njegovih delih prinesla občutek globine in volumna, še posebej v religijskih in mitoloških scenah, kjer se je zdalo, da svetloba izvira iz teme, da bi osvetlila določeni gib ali izraz obraza.

      Njegova paleta je bila značilna po globokih, nasičenih barvah in izjemni pozornosti drobnostim v teksturi. Ne glede na to, ali je prikazoval lesk svilja ali subtilno teksturo kože, je ohranil občutek rafiniranosti, ki se je izogibati težavnosti in neukemnosti nekaterih njegovih sodobnikov. Ta natančnost se ni omejevala le na uradne naročine; njegova sposobnost zajema giba in značaja mu je omogočila izstopanje v različnih žanrih, od veličastnosti mitoloških pričevanj do intimne psihološke globine portretov. Imel je poseben talent za uporabo svetlobe, ki je nakazovala družbeni status ali notranji temperament modela, pri čemer je pogosto uporabljal široke, elegantne geste in skrbno izbrane ozadja, da bi v okviru postavil posameznika.

      Dediščina in trajni vpliv

      Smrt, ki je Sir Anthony Van Dyck doživela v Londonu 9. decembra 1641, je označila konec kariere, ki je že predhodno preoblikovala vizualni jezik evropskih dvorišč. Kot naslednik Peter Paul Rubens je izstopil kot najpomembnejši flamski slikar sedemnajstega stoletja. Njegova prisotnost na angleškem dvoru je vzpostavila standard portretne umetnosti, ki je usmerjal razvoj umetnosti naslednjih 150 let. Imeval je edinstveno sposobnost, da je skozi prefinjeno tehniko opredelil družbeni status in notranjo naravo svojih modelov, kar je postalo merilo za vse novejšre generacije slikarjev.

      Njegov vpliv se je razprostiral daleč čez meje Anglije. Skozi celotno obdobje je njegovo delo izvajalo globok vpliv na umetnost, ustvarljeno po vse Evropi. Ta doseg je bil podporedan z njegovo izjemno vsestranostjo, saj se je brez težav premikalo med zahtevami religioznih zapovedi in sofisticiranimi potrebami aristokratije. Sir Anthony Van Dyck ni zgolj beležil obrazov; konstruiral je podobo avtoritete in elegancije, ki je postala prednostna estetika za tiste, ki so si želeli izpostaviti svojo moč in status.

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