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Pieter de Molijn Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pieter de Molijn 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 Pieter de Molijn · 1595 – 1661

A Party of Riders Resting beside an Inn

1643 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 43 x 59 cm

Experience Pieter De Molyn’s Baroque masterpiece, ‘A Party of Riders Resting beside an Inn,’ a captivating 1643 oil painting brimming with detail and emotion depicting travelers in a serene landscape. Discover this stunning reproduction and bring history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with a Cottage

1629 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 38 x 55 cm

Experience the serene Dutch Golden Age landscape with a cottage by Pieter De Molyn; capture this tranquil masterpiece of 1629 for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Tree-Rich Dune Landscape

1652 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with a bridge over a stream

1623 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 38.5 x 58.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Same size as the original$23739 × 58 cm Commission at original size

Landscape with Conversing Peasants

Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 90 x 98 cm

A lively landscape featuring peasants in conversation captures the vibrant spirit of Pieter de Molyn's era through detailed figures and scenic beauty, inviting you to bring this timeless masterpiece into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Travellers on a Road

1650 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 18 x 30 cm

Experience the serene Dutch landscape of travelers by Pieter de Molyn (c. 1650), capturing light and shadow with delicate chalk washes; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Halting at a roadside inn

1657 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 27.5 x 35.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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The Chamber of Rhetoric ''Trou Moet Blycken''

1659 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren · original 46.0 x 43.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Two Figures and a Dog

1655 · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Cottage and Figures

1640 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 137.0 x 194.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Rest in front a Country House

National Gallery Prague, Prague · original 40.8 x 34.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Dune Landscape with Cottage and Willows,

1638 · Groninger Museum, Groningen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Peasants on the Road

1647 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren · original 76.0 x 93.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Same size as the original$43094 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Country Road with Resting Pilgrims

1628 · National Gallery Prague, Prague · original 51.0 x 66.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Open Gate

1630 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 33.6 x 47.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Denial of St. Peter

original 16.5 x 13.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Soldiers plundering a Village

1630 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Evening festival on the Grote Markt, Haarlem

1640 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren · original 33.5 x 51.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Pastoral Landscape with Tobias and the Angel

original 45 x 43 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Farmhouse in the Dunes

1625 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 30.0 x 41.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Landscape with Bridge

1652 · original 40.0 x 55.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Dune Landscape

1630 · original 41 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Dune Landscape with Farmstead / The Evening

1627 · original 32.0 x 43.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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Sea Battle

1638 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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An Extensive Dune Landscape

1636 · original 50 x 78 cm

A serene Dutch Golden Age landscape painting by Pieter de Molyn depicts a tranquil dune scene & figures. Explore this beautiful 1636 artwork's rich details & timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 48 artworks by Pieter de Molijn
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The artist

Pieter de Molijn

1595 – 1661

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Art periodEarly Modern
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Museums on APSRijksmuseum, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Nationalmuseum
Movementsbaroque
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Also known asPieter Molijn, Pieter de Molyn, Pieter de, the younger Molijn, Pieter de Moulin, Pieter Molyn
Topics exploredlandscape

Biography

A Life Between Borders

The story of Pieter de Molyn is one of movement and cultural intersection, reflecting the very fluidity of the Dutch Golden Age. Born in London to a Flemish father from Ghent and a mother from Brussels, his early life was shaped by the shifting tides of Europe. Though baptized in the Dutch Reformed Austin Friars church in London, his roots were deeply embedded in the Low Countries. This unique heritage—English birth with Flemish descent—provided him with a cosmopolitan perspective that would later inform his versatile approach to painting and engraving.

His journey likely took him through the artistic heart of Italy, an experience common among ambitious painters of his era seeking to refine their craft. By 1616, he had established himself within the prestigious Haarlem Guild of St. and Luke, marking his official entry into the professional artistic community of the Netherlands. His career saw him moving between significant artistic hubs, including a period spent in Delft between 1616 and 1627, where he navigated both personal transitions and new creative inspirations.

Mastery of the Dutch Landscape

De Molyn’s true legacy lies in his ability to capture the soul of the Dutch countryside. He was a master of the landscape, yet his oeuvre was far from limited to a single subject. While he is most celebrated for his serene vistas, he was a true jack-of-all-trades, producing genre pieces, marine scenes, portraits, and architectural works. This versatility allowed him to capture the diverse rhythms of 17th-century life, from the quietude of rural cottages to the bustling energy of travelers on a road.

In his most renowned works, such as Landscape with a Cottage, one finds a profound sense of tranquility. He utilized a masterful command of light and texture, employing delicate brushstrokes to render lush foliage and expansive, luminous skies. His landscapes often serve as more than mere topographical records; they are emotional sanctuaries. Through the use of warm earth tones—ochres, siennas, and burnt umbers—he imbued his canvases with a palpable warmth, inviting viewers into a world of pastoral peace and quiet contemplation.

Technique and Artistic Influence

The technical prowess of De Molyn is characterized by an extraordinary attention to detail that borders on the immersive. Whether it is the meticulous rendering of a horse's harness in A Party of Riders Resting beside an Inn or the subtle, soft grayish-blue washes used to create fluffy white clouds, his work reflects a deep commitment to realism. His style was deeply influenced by the broader Baroque movement, which sought to portray life with emotional depth and grounded accuracy, moving away from idealized representations.

As a teacher, his influence extended far beyond his own brushstrokes. He mentored several notable artists, including:

Gerard ter Borch the Elder
Jan Coelenbier
Allart van Everdingen
Christian de Hulst
Anthony Molijn
Jan Wils

Through these students, De Molyn’s dedication to the nuances of light, shadow, and natural texture helped shape the trajectory of Dutch landscape painting. His ability to blend the dramatic potential of the Baroque with the quiet, atmospheric realism of the Dutch tradition ensures his place as a vital figure in the history of the Golden Age.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Pieter de Molijn?

Pieter de Molijn was born in London, in United Kingdom.

Can I browse Pieter de Molijn's works by color palette?

Pieter de Molijn's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

How do I find works by Pieter de Molijn on a specific theme?

To find works by Pieter de Molijn on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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