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What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Resting Place
Dutch School, mid 17th century
oil painting on board, unframed
canvas: 7 x 9
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting on Wood Panel Biblical Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Biblical Figures, Large Gathering around Christ?
Dutch Old Master, early 17th century
oil painting
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Fine Quality 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Trial of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Trial of Christ
Dutch Old Master, 17th century
oil on panel, unframed
panel: 11 x 7.5 inches
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Ink Drawing & Wash Visiting Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Angel
Dutch Old Master, 17th century
wash with pencil drawing on artist paper, framed
Glass
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Ink
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Cradled Panel Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Noble Lady
Dutch Old Master, 17th century
oil painting on cradled panel
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th century By Dutch Maestro Still life with bird, carp & lobster Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
17th Century Dutch Maestro
Title: Still life with bird, carp & lobster
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil