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Josse Van Craesbeeck Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck 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 Josse Van Craesbeeck · 1605 – 1660

Drunkard

1640 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 51 x 37 cm

Explore Josse van Craesbeeck's 'Drunkard,' a poignant depiction of human vulnerability captured in 1640’s Antwerp. Admire its masterful chiaroscuro and symbolism at The Hermitage Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Peasants in front of a Village Inn

1640 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 76 x 60 cm

Experience the warm community spirit of this 17th-century Flemish genre scene by Josse van Craesbeeck; discover this inviting tableau today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The Temptation of Saint Anthony

1650 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 78 x 116 cm

Explore Josse van Craesbeeck’s ‘The Temptation of Saint Anthony’! A dramatic 1650 oil painting featuring grotesque figures & a powerful allegory. Discover Flemish Baroque art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The Lute Concert

1650 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna · original 30 x 23 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Ecce Homo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The marriage contract

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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A guardroom interior with soldiers playing cards

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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An interior with a doctor treating a patient

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Interior of a Tavern

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The Contract

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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A Guardroom Interior with Soldiers playing Cards

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The tax collector

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The lice crusher

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Man Holding a Cup and a Wine Bottle

Admire Josse van Craesbeeck’s ‘Man Holding a Cup,’ a Baroque portrait of a merchant in rich detail. Oil on canvas, dramatic lighting & textured impasto capture 17th-century life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Tavern interior with a soldier sitiing and drinking beside a boor

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Country tavern

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Young Children Playing a Game

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Popularity: No. 17 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Three young men making music

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Caricature

Discover Josse van Craesbeeck’s 'Caricature,' a dramatic Baroque portrait brimming with emotion & dynamic lines. Explore this Flemish masterpiece's rich textures & expressive style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Peasants drinking outside a tavern

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Discover Josse van Craesbeeck’s ‘In front of an inn,’ a vibrant Baroque genre painting! Explore its lively tavern scene, dramatic lighting & realistic figures. A captivating glimpse into 17th-century life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Joos van Craesbeek - A man and a woman singing in an inn

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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Soldiers and Women

Explore Josse van Craesbeeck’s ‘Soldiers and Women,’ a 18th-century Dutch Golden Age genre scene depicting rural life. Oil on canvas, pyramidal composition, & earthy tones.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The smoker

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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A school interior

Experience 'A School Interior' by Josse van Craesbeeck! A vibrant 17th-century scene of learning & social life. Hand-painted reproduction captures Flemish genre painting at its finest.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 52 artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck
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The artist

Josse Van Craesbeeck

1605 – 1660

Quick facts

Art periodEarly Modern
Top 3 worksDrunkard, Peasants in front of a Village Inn, The Temptation of Saint Anthony
Typical colorsespresso, phthalo green
Born1605, Linter, Belgium
Works on APS52
Died1660
NationalityBelgium
Top-ranked workDrunkard

Biography

early life and training

joos van craesbeeck, a flemish baker and painter, was born in neerlinter (now a village in flemish brabant, belgium) around 1605. his father, also named joos, was a baker, and his mother's name was gertruid van callenborch. in 1630 or 1631, van craesbeeck married johanna tielens, whose family had connections to the art world, including the landscape painter jan tielens.

artistic career

van craesbeeck's artistic career is marked by his significant contribution to the development of flemish genre painting in the mid-17th century. he created a few religiously themed compositions but primarily focused on tavern scenes and dissolute portraits. his stylistic similarities with adriaen brouwer, a contemporary flemish painter, suggest that van craesbeeck might have been brouwer's pupil.

notable works

* the smoker (louvre museum), a portrait showcasing the sense of taste, is an example of van craesbeeck's dissolute self-portraits. * the painter’s studio, a tableau vivant, represents the five senses through figures around a table while the artist works at his easel.

museums and collections

* the koninklijk museum voor schone kunsten (royal museum of fine arts) in antwerp, belgium, features an impressive collection of flemish primitives, including works by jan van eyck, rogier van der weyden, and hans memling. * the musées royaux des beaux-arts (royal museums of fine arts) in brussels, belgium, houses a vast collection of over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings.

discover the masterpieces of koninklijk museum voor schone kunsten (belgium): /en/art/show/art-d3b4kt-en/
explore the musées royaux des beaux-arts (brussels, belgium): https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cpzd-genre-painting-art-movement
view van craesbeeck's artworks on ArtsDot: https://ArtsDot.com/@/josse-van-craesbeeck

key dates: * born: 1605, neerlinter (flemish brabant, belgium) * married: 1630 or 1631 to johanna tielens * died: between 1660 and 1661

legacy

josse van craesbeeck's contributions to flemish genre painting have left a lasting impact on the art world. his innovative style and vivid depictions of everyday life continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Questions & Answers

Where are Josse Van Craesbeeck's artworks grouped by art movement?

Josse Van Craesbeeck's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

Where can I see all artworks by Josse Van Craesbeeck?

Every work by Josse Van Craesbeeck on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Is there a timeline of Josse Van Craesbeeck's works?

A timeline of Josse Van Craesbeeck's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 20, 2026

Collector's quiz

Joos van Craesbeeck was originally a baker before pursuing a career in art. What city was he primarily associated with during his artistic development?
Which of the following best describes Joos van Craesbeeck's primary subject matter?
Who is considered to have been a significant influence on Joos van Craesbeeck's artistic style?
In 'The Smoker,' what does the painting primarily represent?
During which period did Joos van Craesbeeck become a master in the Guild of Saint Luke?

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