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Philips Wouwerman Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Philips Wouwerman 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 Philips Wouwerman · 1619 – 1668

Huntsmen Setting Out

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 55 x 80 cm

Philips Wouwerman's 'Huntsmen Setting Out' captures a vibrant Dutch Golden Age scene of aristocratic hunters preparing for their pursuit, showcasing masterful detail and dramatic light.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Winter Landscape with Wooden Bridge

Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 29 x 37 cm

Experience the serene beauty of a 17th-century Dutch winter with Philips Wouwerman's 'Winter Landscape.' A captivating scene of daily life, snow, and a wooden bridge.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Skirmish of Horsemen between Orientals and Imperials

1550 · The Louvre, Paris · original 34 x 47 cm

A dynamic Baroque battle scene by Philips Wouwerman! Witness 1550’s ‘Skirmish of Horsemen’ – a chaotic, richly detailed oil painting capturing war's brutality & heroism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Manege Riding in the Open Air

1650 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 62 x 77 cm

Experience 'Manege Riding in the Open Air' by Philips Wouwerman! This dynamic 1650 painting captures a lively equestrian scene with rich detail and atmospheric lighting, showcasing Dutch Golden Age artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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A Man and a Woman on Horseback (detail)

1653 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

A Man & Woman on Horseback by Philips Wouwerman (1653). Dutch Golden Age realism depicting rural life. Explore this detailed oil painting's dynamic composition and masterful technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Coming out of an Inn

Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 37 x 47 cm

Discover "Coming Out of an Inn" by Philips Wouwerman – a dynamic Dutch Golden Age masterpiece depicting a bustling tavern scene. Explore the artistry and history of this iconic painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Path through the Dunes

Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 35 x 43 cm

Explore Philips Wouwerman's 'Path through the Dunes,' a serene landscape painting depicting a horseman traversing dunes under a dramatic cloudy sky, housed at Staatliche Museen Berlin.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Battle on Horseback

1645 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 98 x 122 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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A Man and a Woman on Horseback

1653 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 31 x 41 cm

Discover 'A Man & Woman on Horseback' by Philips Wouwerman (1653). A stunning Dutch Golden Age landscape painting showcasing rural life with realistic detail and muted tones. Explore this iconic piece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Rocky Landscape with resting Travellers

Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 45 x 61 cm

A dramatic Rocky Landscape by Philips Wouwerman. Oil painting, Romantic style, featuring travelers & a crumbling castle. Explore this 17th-century masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Two Horses

Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 33 x 32 cm

Experience Philips Wouwerman's 'Two Horses,' a stunning Baroque painting capturing equestrian beauty & pastoral landscapes at the Museo del Prado.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Skirmish among Enemy Troops

1648 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 69.7 x 71.5cm

This dynamic Baroque battle scene by Philips Wouwerman captures intense cavalry combat. Discover this masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Departure of the hawking party

The Ema Klabin House Museum, Sao Paulo

Philips Wouwerman captures a lively 17th-century hunting departure with horses and travelers. Discover this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece now.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Landscape with Harvesters

1655 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 24.0 x 30.0cm

This dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape by Philips Wouwerman captures a stormy harvest. Shop this exquisite oil painting today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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A stable

1650 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 47.0 x 64.5cm

This 17th-century Dutch Golden Age oil painting by Philips Wouwerman captures a lively stable scene. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Popularity: No. 15 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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The bucking gray

1650 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 37.0 x 49.0cm

A dramatic 17th-century oil painting of a bucking grey horse by Philips Wouwerman. Shop this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Blacksmith shoeing a horse

1650 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 62.0 x 55.0cm

This dramatic Baroque scene by Philips Wouwerman captures a blacksmith at work. Shop this masterpiece today.

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Popularity: No. 17 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Trumpeters at the Camp

1651 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 41.0 x 35.5cm

This Dutch Golden Age oil painting by Philips Wouwerman captures a lively military camp. Shop this masterful reproduction today.

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Popularity: No. 18 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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A Huntsman

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 32.0 x 35.0cm

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Popularity: No. 19 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Setting out on the Hunt

1660 · Gemäldegalerie, Dresden · original 45 x 64 cm

Admire Philips Wouwerman's 'Setting out on the Hunt,' a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting a thrilling stag hunt by the river at Museo Nacional del Prado.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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The Grey

1646 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 44 x 38 cm

Experience the masterful Dutch Golden Age pastoralism of Wouwerman's 'The Grey,' capturing 17th-century life with dramatic light and earthy tones; discover this timeless scene today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Riding School

Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 68 x 83 cm

Research indicates that ‘Riding School’ was acquired by Jacques Meyers in 1722 and subsequently passed through Adriaan Leonard van Heteren’s family lineage before finding its way to the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Its provenance highlights the importance of this painting within European art history.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Elegant hunting company departing from a country estate

1650 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 52.0 x 67.0cm

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Popularity: No. 23 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Cavalry Battle in front of a Burning Mill

1660 · Gemäldegalerie, Dresden · original 55 x 67 cm

Experience the dramatic intensity of Philips Wouwerman's 'Cavalry Battle in front of a Burning Mill,' a captivating Dutch Golden Age painting depicting a chaotic cavalry engagement amidst a rainy battlefield.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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Cavalry Combat

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 49.0 x 54.0cm

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Popularity: No. 25 of 355 artworks by Philips Wouwerman
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The artist

Philips Wouwerman

1619 – 1668

Quick facts

Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, National Museum in Warsaw, Mauritshuis, The Louvre, Yale University Art Gallery
NationalityNetherlands
Best occasionsaccent, statement
Top-ranked workHuntsmen Setting Out
Died1668
Corpus themesgenre painting, dutch golden age realism, bamboccianti tradition
Works on APS355
Topics exploredlandscape, 17th century, horses, dutch golden age, hunting

Biography

Philips Wouwerman: A Life in the Dutch Golden Age

Born: Haarlem, Netherlands (1619)
Died: 1668

Philips Wouwerman (baptized May 24, 1619 – died May 19, 1668) was a highly prolific and versatile Dutch painter renowned for his depictions of hunting scenes, landscapes, and battle scenes. He stands as a significant figure within the artistic landscape of the Dutch Golden Age.

Early Life and Training

Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, Philips Wouwerman was the son of Pouwels Joostsz Wouwerman, also a painter, though less known than his son. Details regarding his early artistic training are somewhat scarce. However, it is believed that he studied under Frans Hals (1581/85–1666), a prominent Haarlem portraitist. While Hals’s distinctive style did not heavily influence Wouwerman's mature work, the foundational training likely proved invaluable. Early in his career, Wouwerman was influenced by the *bamboccianti* tradition, particularly the works of Pieter van Laer (1592/99–after 1642), adopting their focus on everyday life and genre scenes.

Artistic Development and Style

Early Influences: Initially emulating *bamboccianti* painters, Wouwerman’s early works featured depictions of daily life.
Emerging Style (Mid-1640s): A characteristic compositional element emerged – a diagonal slope of land often accompanied by a tree acting as a repoussoir (a device used to create depth). Figures, frequently accompanied by horses, populated these scenes.
Mature Period (c. 1650-1660): Wouwerman developed his individual style, expanding his subject matter considerably. He painted genre scenes, landscapes with travelers, cavalry battles, military encampments, and festive gatherings of peasants.
Mastery of the Horse: Wouwerman is particularly celebrated for his exceptional skill in depicting horses of various breeds in dynamic motion. Art historian Frederik J. Duparc has famously called him "undoubtedly the most accomplished and successful 17th-century Dutch painter of horses."
Characteristic Features: His paintings are characterized by subdued colors, a cool atmosphere, and meticulous attention to detail, creating witty and anecdotal narratives within his scenes. He often combined imaginary southern landscapes with a distinctly Dutch ambiance.

Major Achievements and Legacy

Wouwerman’s works were highly sought after during his lifetime and continued to gain popularity in the 18th century. His paintings found their way into prominent collections across Europe, including those of princely houses in Dresden and St. Petersburg, demonstrating widespread admiration for his artistry.

Prolific Output: Wouwerman was remarkably prolific; early catalogues listed around 800 works attributed to him, later exceeding 1200. A more recent catalogue raisonné (Schumacher, 2006) identifies approximately 570 authentic works, acknowledging the numerous followers and imitators who produced works in his style.
Family of Artists: His brothers, Jan (1629–1666) and Pieter (1623–1682), were also painters, often initially attributed to Philips. While Pieter’s work clearly reflected Philips' influence, he developed a distinct style. Jan was recognized as a more autonomous landscape painter.
Influence on Later Artists: Wouwerman’s style influenced numerous artists, including Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733), the brothers Jan Frans and Joseph van Bredael (1688–1739), and Carel van Falens (1683–1733).
Guild Membership & Civic Role: He was a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke, holding several official positions within it. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Wouwerman also served as an estate agent in Haarlem, reflecting his involvement in civic life.

Historical Significance

Philips Wouwerman’s contribution to the Dutch Golden Age lies in his ability to capture a wide range of scenes – from bustling marketplaces and hunting expeditions to dramatic battlefields and tranquil landscapes – with remarkable detail and dynamism. His mastery of depicting horses, combined with his keen eye for anecdotal storytelling, solidified his place as one of the most celebrated and influential painters of his time. A retrospective exhibition in Kassel and The Hague (2009/2010) further highlighted his enduring legacy.

Questions & Answers

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Philips Wouwerman was born in Netherlands.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 19, 2026

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