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Pieter Codde Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pieter Codde 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 Codde · 1599 – 1678

DAME A SA TOILETTE

The Louvre, Paris

Pieter Jacobsz Codde’s ‘Dame à sa toilette,’ painted circa 1630-1640, is a quintessential Dutch Golden Age genre scene depicting a woman receiving attentive care from servants. Executed in oil on wood, this artwork exemplifies Codde's signature style—characterized by realism and luminous effects—and reflects the aristocratic fascination with domestic elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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The Dancing Lesson

1627 · The Louvre, Paris · original 40 x 53 cm

Pieter Jacobsz Codde's 'The Dancing Lesson' (1627) captures a lively domestic scene with a woman teaching dance, showcasing Dutch Golden Age genre painting’s realism and detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Actors' Changing Room

1630 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 33 x 52 cm

A captivating group of performers gathers in this silvery-gray Dutch Golden Age scene by Pieter Codde, capturing a quiet moment of theatrical preparation that invites you to bring this historical elegance into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Family Group

1642 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Explore Pieter Jacobsz Codde’s ‘Family Group’ (1642), a stunning Dutch Golden Age portrait showcasing wealth & domestic life. Rich detail, chiaroscuro & family warmth – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Venus Mourning over Adonis

1650 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 31.5 x 32.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Pieter Jacobsz Codde depicts profound grief. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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An Artist in Front of the Easel

1637 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 31.0 x 23.5cm

This somber Baroque portrait by Pieter Jacobsz Codde captures an artist in quiet contemplation. Discover this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Gallant Company

1633 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 54 x 68 cm

A vibrant 1633 Dutch Golden Age scene of high society musicians and lively social gatherings by Pieter Jacobsz Codde captures the elegance of Amsterdam through masterful light and detail for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Merry Company

1633 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 49 x 77 cm

A vibrant Baroque scene of social camaraderie unfolds in Pieter Jacobsz Codde's Merry Company where warm tones and exquisite detail bring 1633 to life, inviting you to explore this masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Art-lovers in a Painter's Studio

1630 · Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart · original 38 x 49 cm

A captivating gathering of musicians and art enthusiasts unfolds in this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece by Pieter Jacobsz Codde, inviting you to bring the dramatic charm of 17th-century genre painting into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Soldiers Breaking into a Peasant's Cottage

1645 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 31.5 x 25.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Man at the table

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 36.0 x 35.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Tric-Trac Players

1628 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 19.9 x 26.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Merry Company

1633 · Akademie Der Bildenden Künste Wien, Vienna · original 49 x 77 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Portrait of a Family

1661 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 42.0 x 48.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Portrait of a painter in front of his easel

1630 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 28.5 x 22.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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The Meagre Company

1633 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 207 x 427 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Soldiers ransacking a house

1649 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren · original 36.0 x 43.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Woman in front of the mirror

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 37.0 x 30.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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The Guardroom

1630 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 40.7 x 58.6cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Company of Music-Makers

1633 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 32.5 x 41.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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The Young Draughtsman

1630 · Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels · original 28 x 37 cm

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Popularity: No. 21 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Double Portrait of a Married Couple

1634 · Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague · original 43 x 35 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Travelers resting on a path

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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Conversation Piece

1638 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 43.0 x 56.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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A Conversation

1628 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 40.0 x 59.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 82 artworks by Pieter Codde
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The artist

Pieter Codde

1599 – 1678

Quick facts

Movementsbaroque, dutch golden age
Art periodEarly Modern
Gift suitabilityanniversary
Works on APS82
Typical colorsespresso
Died1678
Born1599, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Emotional tonereflective, calm

Biography

The Silvery Light of the Dutch Golden Age

Pieter Jacobsz Codde, a name synonymous with the refined elegance of the seventeenth-century Dutch Golden Age, lived a life as textured and layered as the canvases he produced. Born in Amsterdam in 1599 to a family of modest means—his father serving as a city official responsible for port fees—Codde emerged from an environment steeped in the maritime commerce and burgeoning prosperity of the Netherlands. While historical records regarding his early training remain somewhat enigmatic, whispers of an apprenticeship under the legendary Frans Hals have long circulated among art historians. However, more recent scholarship suggests he may have refined his technical prowess under Barent van Someren or Cornelis van der Voort. Regardless of his specific master, Codde’s development was marked by a profound ability to capture the quiet, often silvery-gray tonalities that would become his aesthetic signature.

His early years were not merely defined by the brush, but also by a literary sensibility that added depth to his visual narratives. In the early decades of the 1600s, Codde was known to engage with the poetic and dramatic arts, appearing in publications such as Hollande Nachtegaelken. This intersection of word and image allowed him to approach genre painting not just as a recorder of reality, but as a storyteller capable of weaving classical and amorous themes into the fabric of everyday life. His move to the fashionable Sint Antoniesbreestraat in Amsterdam placed him at the very heart of the artistic community, surrounded by the vibrant energy of a city defining its cultural identity.

Mastery of the Genre and the Guardroom

As his career matured, Codde became a master of several distinct genres, most notably the guardroom scene, the musical company, and the intimate portrait. His work is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and a sophisticated use of chiaroscibility—the dramatic interplay of light and shadow that breathes life into inanimate objects and human subjects alike. In his guardroom paintings, he captured the rugged, often tense atmosphere of military life, yet he infused these scenes with a technical grace that elevated them beyond mere reportage. His ability to render the cold glint of steel, the heavy texture of fabric, and the soft glow of candlelight created an immersive experience for the viewer.

Beyond the martial themes, Codde found immense success in depicting the social harmonies of his era. His musical compositions are particularly evocative, capturing moments of shared leisure and artistic devotion. In works such as Dancing Lesson and The Lute Player, one can sense the rhythmic pulse of the music through his precise brushwork. These paintings often feature a delicate, silvery palette that lends a dreamlike, nostalgic quality to the scenes, making them feel both immediate and timeless. Through these small-scale masterpieces, Codde invited the viewer into the private, harmonious corners of Dutch domesticity, where melody and movement converged.

A Legacy Etched in Light and Shadow

The life of Pieter Codde was not without its shadows, mirroring the darker tones found in his more somber compositions. His personal history was marked by turbulence, including a high-profile legal accusation and a divorce that saw his wife move into the home of the painter Paulus Potter. Yet, even amidst personal upheaval, his professional trajectory remained one of significant achievement. By 1657, he had secured a prestigious residence on the Keizersgracht, a testament to the stability and success his talent had afforded him. His later years were spent in the very heart of Amsterdam's grandeur, continuing to refine the techniques that would influence generations of Dutch painters.

The historical significance of Codde lies in his role as a bridge between the raw naturalism of the early Golden Age and the more refined, polished aesthetics of the mid-seventeenth century. His contributions to the development of genre painting provided a blueprint for how light could be used to sculpt emotion and atmosphere. Today, his works reside in some of the world's most esteemed institutions, including:

The Louvre, where his Dancing Lesson serves as a pinnacle of his musical genre.
The Rijksmuseum, housing his profound religious works like the Adoration of the Shepherds.
The Uffizi Gallery, which preserves his delicate conversational scenes.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, home to his evocative Lute Player.

Ultimately, Pieter Jacobsz Codde remains a vital figure in the canon of Western art, remembered not just for his technical skill, but for his ability to capture the fleeting, luminous essence of human connection and the quiet dignity of everyday existence.

Questions & Answers

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Pieter Codde was born in Amsterdam, in Netherlands.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 18, 2026

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