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Marinus Van Reymerswaele Most Popular Paintings

The 17 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Marinus Van Reymerswaele · 1490 – 1546

The Tax Collectors

1540 · The Louvre, Paris · original 94 x 77 cm

Marinus van Reymerswaele's "The Tax Collectors" (1540) depicts two figures at a table, capturing a moment of financial transaction in Northern Netherlands. A detailed oil on panel painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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St Jerome

1547 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 80 x 108 cm

Admire 'St Jerome' by Marinus van Reymerswaele (1547). A stunning Northern Renaissance painting of the biblical figure in his study. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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St Jerome

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 81 x 109 cm

Marinus van Reymerswaele (c. 1490 – c. 1546) was a Dutch Renaissance painter renowned for his genre scenes and religious compositions. Born in Reimerswaal, Netherlands, he received his early training at the University of Leuven and later apprenticed

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Popularity: No. 3 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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Money-Changer and his Wife

1539 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 83 x 97 cm

Experience the enigmatic allure of 'Money-Changer and His Wife' by Marinus van Reymerswaele (1539). A captivating portrait brimming with quiet intensity, rendered in exquisite detail – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Calling of Matthew

1536 · Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Gent · original 117 x 135 cm

Experience the spiritual drama of The Calling of Matthew by marinus van reymerswaele (1536), capturing a moment of divine connection you can bring home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Tax Collectors

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 84 x 60 cm

Explore Marinus van Reymerswaele's 'The Tax Collectors,' a Venetian masterpiece depicting two officials examining documents and instruments—a poignant glimpse into Renaissance social life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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Two tax gatherers

A striking Northern Renaissance satire of greed and corruption, this oil painting by Marinus van Reymerswaele captures two tax collectors at work, inviting you to bring this piece of history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Tax Collectors

Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp · original 65 x 52 cm

A detailed Northern Renaissance oil painting by Marinus van Reymerswaele captures the intense atmosphere of two tax collectors at work, offering a rare chance to own this masterful piece of 16th-century history.

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Popularity: No. 8 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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Two tax collectors

1540 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

This Renaissance oil painting by Marinus Van Reymerswaele captures a scene of greed. Discover the intricate details of this masterpiece today.

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Popularity: No. 9 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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Saint Jerome in His Study

original 82 x 84 cm

A profound sense of divine revelation fills this Dutch Renaissance masterpiece by Marinus van Reymerswaele as Saint Jerome contemplates his studies amidst symbols of mortality, inviting you to explore this timeless scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Money Changers

Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Bilbao

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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St Jerome

1541 · Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp · original 78 x 107 cm

Marvel at Marinus van Reymerswaele’s 1541 ‘St Jerome’! This Northern Renaissance masterpiece showcases intricate detail & symbolism, a poignant study of wisdom & mortality.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Calling of St. Matthew

1540 · Museum of John Paul II Collection, Warsaw

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Popularity: No. 13 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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St. Jerome in His Study

Museum of Fine Arts, Reims

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Popularity: No. 14 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Banker and His Wife

Musée des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Discover "The Banker and His Wife" by Marinus van Reymerswaele – a stunning Early Netherlandish oil painting showcasing domestic life & wealth. Explore its realism, symbolism & rich detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The Misers

1540

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Popularity: No. 16 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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Tax collector

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Popularity: No. 17 of 43 artworks by Marinus Van Reymerswaele
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The artist

Marinus Van Reymerswaele

1490 – 1546

Quick facts

Died1546
Also known asMarinus van Roymerswaele, Roymerswaele, Marino di Sirissa, Marino De Seeu, Marinus Claesz. Van Reymerswaele
Movementsnorthern renaissance
Top-ranked workThe Tax Collectors
Art periodRenaissance
Emotional tonereflective
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

The Enigmatic Master of Antwerp's Shadows

In the bustling, mercantile heart of the sixteenth-century Low Countries, a painter emerged whose brush captured the profound tension between spiritual devotion and worldly greed. Marinus van Reymerswaele, an artist whose very name evokes the coastal town of Reimerswaal where he was born, remains one of the most fascinating enigmas of the Dutch Renaissance. His life followed the typical trajectory of a skilled craftsman; after studying in Leuven, he found professional footing within the prestigious Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke. Registered as a pupil of the glass painter Symon van Daele, Reymerswaele possessed an eye for detail and light that would later define his mastery of texture and atmosphere.

As he established himself in Antwerp, the epicenter of European trade, his work began to mirror the city's own complex identity. He operated a prolific workshop, a bustling studio capable of producing numerous versions of his most celebrated themes. This industriousness allowed his specific visual language—a blend of meticulous realism and biting social commentary—to permeate the collections of the era. His paintings did not merely depict scenes; they staged moral dramas that reflected the anxieties of an era caught between medieval piety and the rising tide of capitalism.

A Gallery of Greed and Grace

To look upon a work attributed to Reymerswaele is to enter a space where the sacred and the profane collide. He was a master of a very specific, recurring iconography that captured the imagination of the sixteenth-century public. His compositions often centered on four pivotal themes that explored the human condition through various lenses:

The intense study of St. Jerome, representing scholarly devotion and religious contemplation.
The bustling activity of tax collectors, serving as a satirical commentary on greed and corruption.
A money changer and his wife, capturing the intersection of domestic life and commerce.
The legal world, such as a lawyer in his office, reflecting the growing complexity of civic bureaucracy.

His masterpiece, Two Tax Gatherers, stands as a striking example of Northern Renaissance art. Through the use of oil on oak wood, he achieved a sense of depth and texture that brought his subjects to life. The painting serves as a vivid commentary on the corruption of tax officials, using the detailed depiction of clothing and surroundings to ground his satire in a recognizable reality. In these works, the heavy, old-fashioned garments of his characters add a layer of social critique, reminding the viewer of the era's shifting moral landscape.

Legacy and Artistic Influence

The stylistic development of Marinus van Reymerswaele shows the profound influence of the Antwerp painter Quentin Matsys. This connection helped shape his ability to blend elements of realism with a sharp, often caricatural sense of humor. His work is characterized by an attention to detail that allows the viewer to witness the minute textures of manuscripts, legal documents, and coins, all of which serve as symbols of the era's preoccupation with wealth and law.

While he worked extensively in Antwerp, his journey eventually led him back to the Northern Netherlands. After working in Antwerp until at least 1540, he moved to Goes, where his life reached its conclusion. Though many of his panels are known through attribution rather than signature, his impact on the genre scene remains undeniable. He left behind a visual legacy that continues to captivate, offering a profound glimpse into the mind of an artist grappling with faith, scholarship, and the ever-present shadows of human avarice.

Questions & Answers

What colors did Marinus Van Reymerswaele use most often?

The color profile of Marinus Van Reymerswaele's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birth city and country of Marinus Van Reymerswaele?

Marinus Van Reymerswaele was born in Reimerswaal, in Netherlands.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Marinus Van Reymerswaele's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Marinus Van Reymerswaele presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 10, 2026

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