the collector's folio

Matthijs Naiveu Most Popular Paintings

The 20 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu 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 · 20 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Matthijs Naiveu · 1647 – 1726

Carnival Scene

original 55 x 66 cm

Experience 'Carnival Scene' by Matthijs Naiveu! A vibrant 17th-century Dutch masterpiece depicting a lively European festival. Oil painting, Baroque realism, & historical charm – perfect for collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$50035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$57866 × 55 cm Commission at original size

Boy and Girl Blowing Soap Bubbles

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 50 x 42 cm

A charming Baroque painting by Matthijs Naiveu depicts two children joyfully blowing soap bubbles amidst a detailed classical setting, capturing innocence and playful delight.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$20842 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Newborn Baby

1675 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 64 x 80 cm

A captivating portrait by Matthijs Naiveu depicting a newborn baby within a richly detailed Dutch interior scene from 1675. Experience the charm of Golden Age artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$29780 × 64 cm Commission at original size

PORTRAIT D'UNE JEUNE FEMME TENANT UN PETIT CHIEN

The Louvre, Paris

Admire Matthijs Naiveu’s exquisite portrait depicting a young woman with her dog amidst an idyllic garden setting. Explore the meticulous detail and serene atmosphere of Dutch Golden Age genre painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17530 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Visit to the Nursery

1700 · Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden · original 70 x 86 cm

A charming Dutch Golden Age scene of three women gathered around a nursery bed by Matthijs Naiveu captures the intimate elegance of 1700s life, inviting you to bring this exquisite genre painting into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$32386 × 70 cm Commission at original size

A Physician at the Bedside of a Young Woman

1700 · original 63 x 53 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$24453 × 63 cm Commission at original size

Candle-Lit Interior

original 55 x 64 cm

Explore 'Candle-Lit Interior' by Matthijs Naiveu – a captivating Baroque scene of Dutch Golden Age family life. Oil on canvas, rich detail & dramatic lighting evoke opulence and intimacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$25064 × 55 cm Commission at original size

A Physician Feeling the Pulse of a Seated Woman Patient

1700 · original 34 x 41 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$18741 × 34 cm Commission at original size

A gentleman smoking in a shaded courtyard

The Kremer Collection, Amsterdam · original 39 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17528 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$19839 × 45 cm Commission at original size

A Physician Taking the Pulse of a Woman and a Surgeon Preparing to Let Blood from Her Foot

View the most popular artwork of Matthijs Naiveu ranked #10: A Physician Taking the Pulse of a Woman and a Surgeon Preparing to Let Blood from Her Foot

1700 · original 49 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$23058 × 49 cm Commission at original size

Interior of a Surgery with a Surgeon Treating a Wound in the Arm of a Man, with a Boy and Five Other Figures

View the most popular artwork of Matthijs Naiveu ranked #11: Interior of a Surgery with a Surgeon Treating a Wound in the Arm of a Man, with a Boy and Five Other Figures

1700 · original 51 x 44 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$21244 × 51 cm Commission at original size

A physician and a surgeon attending to a woman patient.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Le Concert La Leçon de musique (sur le cahier d'inventaire)

Discover 'Le Concert La Leçon de musique' by matthijs naiveu – a stunning Baroque oil painting of aristocratic leisure in Dutch Golden Age style. Explore rich detail & dramatic lighting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$22528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

A Brothel Scene

1672 · original 52 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$20740 × 52 cm Commission at original size

Afternoon Tea in Holland

1720 · original 89 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$22529 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$39074 × 89 cm Commission at original size

A sumptuous interior with an elegantly dressed gentleman paying court to a lady

Exquisite Baroque painting by Matthijs Naiveu! A sumptuous interior scene featuring a gentleman courting a lady. Discover Dutch Golden Age artistry & timeless elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

An elegant lady seated in an interior receiving a letter from a footman

Admire Matthijs Naiveu’s charming 17th-century painting of a lady receiving a letter. A delightful glimpse into Dutch Golden Age interiors – hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

A herring seller

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Circe and odysseus

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

St. Jerome, Matthijs Naiveu, 1676

1676 · original 37 x 30 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$17830 × 37 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Matthijs Naiveu

1647 – 1726

Quick facts

Topics exploreddutch golden age, interior scene
Died1726
Museums on APSThe Louvre, Museum of Fine Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Kremer Collection, Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal
Top-ranked workCarnival Scene
Also known asMatthys Naiveau, Matthijs Neveu, Matthys Neveau, Matthys Naiveu, Matthys Navieu
Color intensitymonochromatic
Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsphthalo green

Biography

Matthijs Naiveu: A Life in Genre Painting

Matthijs (or Matthys) Naiveu was a Dutch Golden Age painter born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1647 and passing away in 1726. He is remembered for his charming and detailed genre scenes depicting everyday life during the 17th and early 18th centuries.

Early Life and Training

Naiveu’s artistic journey began with drawing lessons from Abraham Toorenvliet, a glass painter and drawing instructor (and father of Jacob Toorenvliet). He then further honed his skills under the tutelage of Gerrit Dou, a prominent figure in the Leiden *fijnschilder* style – known for its meticulous detail and smooth finish. This early training profoundly shaped Naiveu’s artistic approach.

Artistic Development and Style

Initially, Naiveu's paintings were strongly influenced by Gerrit Dou, evident in their architectural framing and precise execution. A prime example of this is his work *Children Blowing Soap Bubbles* (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston). Over time, however, he developed a more generalized genre style, broadening the scope of his subject matter while retaining a commitment to detailed observation.

Key Themes and Subjects

Naiveu specialized in several recurring themes:

Merry Company Interiors: Scenes depicting people enjoying themselves – drinking tea, playing cards, or engaging in convivial conversation.
‘Kraamkamertjes’: Intimate depictions of visits to newborn babies, offering a glimpse into domestic life and social customs.
Genre Scenes: Everyday moments from Dutch society, capturing the atmosphere and details of 17th-century living.

Notable Works

While Naiveu produced a substantial body of work throughout his career, some stand out as particularly significant:

Seven Works of Mercy – Considered by contemporaries (like Houbraken) to be his masterpiece.
Children Blowing Soap Bubbles - Demonstrates the strong influence of Gerrit Dou.
Numerous genre scenes depicting domestic interiors and social gatherings.

Professional Life and Guild Membership

Naiveu entered the Leiden Guild of St. Luke in 1671, signifying his recognition as a professional artist. He was remarkably productive throughout his career, consistently creating signed works from 1668 until 1721. Interestingly, he also held the position of “hop inspector” for the brewers of Amsterdam, balancing his artistic pursuits with civic duties.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Matthijs Naiveu represents a vital link in the chain of Dutch Golden Age painters. While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, his detailed genre scenes provide valuable insights into the daily lives, customs, and social interactions of 17th-century Netherlands. His work continues to be appreciated for its technical skill, charming subject matter, and historical significance.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Matthijs Naiveu are available to browse?

You can browse 40 artworks by Matthijs Naiveu on the All Artworks page.

How did Matthijs Naiveu's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Matthijs Naiveu's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Where are Matthijs Naiveu's artworks grouped by palette?

Matthijs Naiveu's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

Collector's quiz

Matthijs Naiveu was primarily known for painting what type of scenes?
Which artist significantly influenced Matthijs Naiveu's early work, particularly in architectural elements?
Besides painting, what other role did Matthijs Naiveu hold in Amsterdam?
What are 'kraamkamertjes', a subject frequently depicted by Matthijs Naiveu?
In what year did Matthijs Naiveu enter the Leiden Guild of St. Luke?

one You choose the size

Standard formats or any custom dimension, matched to the proportions of the original.

two We paint and send a preview

A photo of the finished canvas for your approval before it is shipped.

three Delivered, certified

Rolled, stretched or framed, insured, with a certificate of authenticity.

Commission your Matthijs Naiveu

Every artwork by Matthijs Naiveu in our catalog can be painted to order, in the size that suits the room.

All artworks by Matthijs Naiveu