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Jan De Bray Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jan De Bray 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 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jan De Bray · 1627 – 1697

Haarlem Printer Abraham Casteleyn and His Wife Margarieta van Bancken

1663 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 84 x 108 cm

Admire Jan de Bray's captivating portrait of Abraham Casteleyn and his wife, showcasing 17th-century Dutch artistry & intellectualism within a richly detailed interior setting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Tending Children at the Orphanage in Haarlem

1663 · Frans Halsmuseum, Haren · original 135 x 154 cm

Jan de Bray’s ‘Tending Children at the Orphanage in Haarlem,’ a warm 1663 oil painting captures a tender scene of charity and community within a Dutch interior, showcasing the artist's skill and offering a timeless depiction of human connection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Allegorical Family Portrait

1670 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 138 x 101 cm

Delve into Jan de Bray's masterful depiction of aristocratic family life – ‘Allegorical Family Portrait’ (1670). Explore Flemish landscape influence & opulent detail, capturing a timeless moment.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Haarlem Printer Abraham Casteleyn and His Wife Margarieta van Bancken (detail)

1663 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Discover this detailed 17th-century portrait of Abraham Casteleyn by Jan de Bray, capturing scholarly life with books and fine detail; bring this Dutch masterwork home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Pharaoh's Daughter with Her Attendants and Moses in the Reed Basket

1661 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 121 x 164 cm

Discover Jan de Bray's vibrant 17th-century scene of Pharaoh's Daughter with Moses; own this masterpiece of Baroque narrative art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Same size as the original$725164 × 121 cm Commission at original size

The Regents of the Children's Orphanage in Haarlem

1663 · Frans Halsmuseum, Haren · original 188 x 249 cm

Discover Jan de Bray’s ‘The Regents of the Children’s Orphanage.’ A dramatic 1663 oil painting showcasing Dutch Golden Age realism & solemnity. Explore its rich details & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Discovery of Achilles among the Daughters of Lycomedes

1664 · Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw · original 129 x 179 cm

Jan de Bray’s ‘The Discovery of Achilles among the Daughters of Lycomedes,’ a captivating 1664 oil painting depicts a convivial gathering with food, conversation, and a dog – a hallmark of Dutch Golden Age social scenes. Discover this exquisite hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Same size as the original$819179 × 129 cm Commission at original size

Governors of the Leper Hospital at Haarlem

1667 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren

Jan de Bray’s 1667 painting depicts the trustees of Haarlem’s Leper Hospital, capturing a moment of administrative duty with lively figures and an Indian carpet. This Dutch Golden Age portrait showcases Siberechts's skill and offers a glimpse into 17th-century life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Portrait of the Artist's Parents, Salomon de Bray and Anna Westerbaen

1664 · original 100 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Governors of the Guild of St Luke, Haarlem

1675 · Frans Halsmuseum, Haren · original 130 x 184 cm

A dignified group portrait of the Guild of St Luke governors by Jan de Bray captures 17th-century Haarlem unity through masterful Dutch Baroque detail, inviting you to bring this piece of history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Same size as the original$843184 × 130 cm Commission at original size

The de Bray Family (The Banquet of Antony and Cleopatra)

1669 · Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester · original 230 x 180 cm

Explore Jan de Bray’s opulent ‘Banquet of Antony & Cleopatra’ (1669). A Dutch Golden Age masterpiece showcasing lavish detail, social commentary, and rich textures. Discover this iconic portrait historié.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Adoration of the Magi

1674 · Historisches Museum, Bamberg · original 141 x 159 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659

1659 · original 40 x 33 cm

Witness Jan de Bray’s dramatic ‘Judith & Holofernes’! A Baroque masterpiece showcasing intense emotion & biblical drama. Explore rich detail & masterful technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Portrait of a Young Woman

Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Gent · original 53 x 43 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Governors of the Guild of St Luke, Haarlem (detail)

1675 · Frans Halsmuseum, Haren

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Portrait of the Artist's Parents

1660 · original 80 x 65 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Regents of the Children's Orphanage in Haarlem

1663 · British Museum, London · original 229 x 302 cm

Admire 'The Regents of the Children’s Orphanage,' a 1663 Jan de Bray masterpiece! Explore this Dutch Golden Age painting's realism & historical detail. #art #history #deBray

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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David Playing the Harp

1670 · original 142 x 154 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Adoration of the Magi

1658 · original 71 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Holy Family

original 41 x 34 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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David Playing the Harp (detail)

1670

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Haarlem Printer Abraham Casteleyn and His Wife Margarieta van Bancken

original 363 x 464 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Haarlem Printer Abraham Casteleyn and His Wife Margarieta van Bancken

Fondation Custodia, Paris · original 102 x 203 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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Tending Children in the Orphanage in Haarlem

1663 · Fondation Custodia, Paris · original 276 x 304 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The Discovery of Achilles

1663 · The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City · original 116 x 144 cm

Baroque masterpiece 'The Discovery of Achilles' by Jan de Bray (1663) showcases a dramatic scene with figures in classical antiquity rendered through meticulous pen-and-ink technique. Explore this captivating artwork and bring its timeless beauty into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 65 artworks by Jan De Bray
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The artist

Jan De Bray

1627 – 1697

Quick facts

Typical colorsespresso
Emotional tonereflective
NationalityNetherlands
Works on APS65
Art periodEarly Modern
Mediumsoil on canvas
Color intensitymonochromatic
Museums on APSRijksmuseum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, British Museum, Hermitage Museum, Museum voor Schone Kunsten

Biography

Jan Siberechts: Bridging the Divide Between Flanders and England

Jan Siberechts, born in Antwerp around 1627 and passing away in England circa 1700, represents a fascinating confluence of artistic influences – a testament to the dynamic exchange between the Netherlands and Britain during the late 17th century. His story isn’t one of singular innovation, but rather a skillful synthesis of Flemish landscape tradition with the evolving tastes of English aristocratic patrons. Siberechts's career unfolded against the backdrop of significant political and religious shifts; he arrived in England as a Catholic amidst a period of increasing tensions between Protestantism and Catholicism, adding another layer to his artistic journey.

Early Life and Training: Siberechts’s father was a sculptor, providing him with an early exposure to the visual arts. He received formal training at the Guild of St Luke in Antwerp, a crucial step towards establishing himself as a professional artist. This foundation instilled within him a deep understanding of classical composition and artistic technique.
Italian Influence: Initial works reveal a clear debt to Italianate landscape painting – a stylistic trend prevalent throughout Europe during this period. These early pieces demonstrate his study of the idealized landscapes favored by artists like Titian and Canaletto, showcasing a meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric perspective.
Flemish Roots in England: Siberechts’s style gradually evolved as he spent time in England, absorbing influences from the local landscape and adapting to the specific demands of his English clientele. He developed a distinctive approach that blended Flemish compositional techniques with depictions of the British countryside – particularly the Peak District.

A Patron's Eye: Landscapes for Country Houses

Siberechts’s most significant contribution lies in his role as a landscape painter for wealthy English landowners. He was commissioned to create views of prestigious country houses, including Longleat, Chevely, Chatsworth, and Wollaton – each painting offering a glimpse into the grandeur and lifestyle of the elite. These commissions weren't merely exercises in topographical accuracy; they were carefully crafted representations designed to enhance the prestige and status of their patrons. Siberechts skillfully employed atmospheric perspective, creating a sense of depth and distance that emphasized the scale and beauty of these estates.

The Peak District: He became particularly renowned for his depictions of the rugged landscapes of the Peak District, capturing its dramatic cliffs, rolling hills, and meandering rivers with remarkable precision.
Royal Connections: Siberechts’s work gained favor within the court of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, who had previously admired some of his paintings in Antwerp. This connection opened doors to further commissions from influential figures.
A Reflection of Status: The landscapes he painted were not simply representations of scenery; they were carefully constructed statements about wealth, power, and the appreciation of nature – all vital elements within the social fabric of 17th-century England.

Beyond the View: Siberechts’s Artistic Techniques

While often categorized as a landscape painter, Siberechts's work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of artistic principles beyond mere representation. He was particularly adept at capturing light and shadow, creating a sense of realism and atmosphere that set his paintings apart. His meticulous attention to detail—evident in the rendering of foliage, rocks, and water—reveals a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Compositional Mastery: Siberechts’s compositions are characterized by a balanced use of space, color, and form, reflecting his training in Flemish landscape tradition.
Use of Color: He skillfully employed a muted palette—dominated by earthy tones—to create a sense of realism and atmospheric depth.
Perspective Techniques: Siberechts’s mastery of perspective is particularly evident in his depictions of distant landscapes, where he used atmospheric haze to suggest depth and distance.

Legacy and Historical Context

Jan Siberechts's work holds a unique place in the history of British landscape painting. He represents one of the earliest examples of topographical views created in England, laying the groundwork for subsequent generations of artists who would explore the country’s diverse landscapes. His paintings offer valuable insights into the social and cultural life of 17th-century England, reflecting the tastes and aspirations of its wealthy landowners. Siberechts's journey from Antwerp to England exemplifies the interconnectedness of European artistic networks during a period of significant change and demonstrates how artists could adapt their styles while retaining their core traditions. His legacy endures through his meticulously rendered landscapes, which continue to captivate viewers with their beauty and historical significance.

Questions & Answers

Where is Jan De Bray from?

Jan De Bray was born in Netherlands.

How many artworks by Jan De Bray are available to browse?

You can browse 65 artworks by Jan De Bray on the All Artworks page.

In which movements did Jan De Bray work?

The All Movements page groups Jan De Bray's artworks by art movement.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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