What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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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17th Century Spanish Colonial Silver

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Wainscot Armchair

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Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine

$1,900

H 29.5 in W 21.2 in D 11.81 in

Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine Straight box with pediment cut into stylized

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Antique Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Cedar

Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA

$45,000

H 42 in W 23.25 in D 20 in

Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare and important 17th century Carver Chair. Removed from the Medfield MA house in the 1982 and

Category

Antique 17th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

$88,912

H 33.9 in W 43.3 in D 0.1 in

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

By Willem Blaeu

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A rare and important 17th Century Italian Engraving of Willem Blaeu's Great Wall Map of America

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper, Linen

Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan

$5,200

H 25.6 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in

Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan

Located in Doha, QA

Fantastic antique American Pioneer cooking Pan, truly an absolutely unique Museums Piece! Total

Category

Antique 17th Century American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

17th c. Engraving by V. Green Merritinto titled Scottish Golfer And His Caddy

$950

H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in

17th c. Engraving by V. Green Merritinto titled Scottish Golfer And His Caddy

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautifully preserved hand-tinted mezzotint of William Innes and caddy, engraved by Valentine Green, from the painting by Lemuel Francis Abbott showcases the original masters of...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European American Colonial Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Fray Antonio de San Pedro by Manuel de Arellano, XVII Century

$28,000

H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in

Fray Antonio de San Pedro by Manuel de Arellano, XVII Century

By Manuel de Arellano

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

XVII century Mexican Painting by Arellano. "EL BENERABLE SIERVO D DIOS Fray Antonio de S

Category

Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

$55,000

H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th

Category

Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Travel Haltar

$30,000

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 16.34 in

Travel Haltar

Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas

. 17th century Mexican school it is made of polychrome lacquered wood and eight oil paintings on copper

Category

Antique 17th Century Mexican American Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720

$2,695

H 48 in W 19.75 in D 22 in

Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720

Located in Portland, OR

in early 17th-18th century England and colonial America, the name derives from the fine grade of oak

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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1079- A 17th century Portuguese colonial santos

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 16 in D 7 in

1079- A 17th century Portuguese colonial santos

Located in Florida, FL

very fine and rare Portuguese colonial 17th century santos. Magnificently carved by a master carver

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier South American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Colonial Silver Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 13.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Colonial Silver Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of magnificent 17th / early 18th century Spanish Colonial devotional silver candlesticks

Category

Antique Late 17th Century South American Spanish Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Very Rare 17th Century Colombian "Pasto" Varnish Cup

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in

Very Rare 17th Century Colombian "Pasto" Varnish Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

Cup with cover, Colombia, 17th century. Carved wood in pomegranate form. Flowers decoration in

Category

Antique 17th Century Colombian American Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Very Rare 17th Century Colombian "Pasto" Varnish Cup

Unavailable

H 11.42 in Dm 3.94 in

Very Rare 17th Century Colombian "Pasto" Varnish Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

Cup with cover. Colombia, 17th century. Carved wood Coat of arms and flowers in “pasto” varnish

Category

Antique 17th Century Colombian American Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Pair of Colonial Silver Stirrups

Unavailable

H 8.86 in W 9.26 in D 6.7 in

Pair of Colonial Silver Stirrups

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX

Beautiful pair of stirrups from colonial South America of the country of Perú, handmade from

Category

Antique 17th Century Peruvian American Colonial Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Most Rare Pair of Antique American 18th Century Papier Mâché Plaques, circa 1765

Unavailable

H 16 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in

Most Rare Pair of Antique American 18th Century Papier Mâché Plaques, circa 1765

Located in Houston, TX

American late 18th century plastered and polychrome papier mâché oval plaques of English monarchs

Category

Antique 17th Century American American Colonial Paintings

Spanish Colonial Barniz De Pasto Lacquer Casket, Colombia, 1625-1650

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H 3.31 in W 5.24 in D 2.72 in

Spanish Colonial Barniz De Pasto Lacquer Casket, Colombia, 1625-1650

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An important Spanish colonial Barniz de pasto lacquer casket with the Jesuit IHS monogram and

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Colombian Spanish Colonial Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

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H 57.88 in W 41.34 in D 1.58 in

17 th century Colonial O/Canvas"Virgen del Popolo" portrait, Virgin with child

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding painting , 17 th century , "Virgen del Popolo", oil on canvas.Relined The iconography

Category

Antique 1690s American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oil on Canvas, sacrifice of soldiers of Hernán Cortés, colonial sch 17th Century

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H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in

Oil on Canvas, sacrifice of soldiers of Hernán Cortés, colonial sch 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Oil on canvas "sacrifice of soldiers of Hernán Cortés (La Noche Triste)" Colonial school, XVII

Category

Antique 17th Century South American Baroque Paintings

Materials

Other

16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene

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H 39 in W 15 in D 12 in

16th-17th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Statue of Mary Magdalene

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing 39 inches tall this statue of the Penitent Mary Magdalene features the saint standing wearing pleaded gown and draped mantel with her right hand to the heart and with her el...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century South American Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

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H 4.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a really rare and unique ancient piece, namely, a 17th century iron horse door knocker

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American American Colonial Sculptures and Car...

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Saint Peter Claver Oil Painting

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H 37 in W 29 in D 2 in

Spanish Colonial Saint Peter Claver Oil Painting

Located in Astoria, NY

late 17th century. In remarkable antique condition with age-appropriate wear and use.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century South American Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

17th Century 1630 Nova Anglia Colored Map Engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson

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H 23 in W 26.75 in D 0.125 in

17th Century 1630 Nova Anglia Colored Map Engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson

By J. Jansson

Located in Dayton, OH

17th century 1630 Nova Anglia colored map engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson Nova Anglia by

Category

Antique 17th Century American Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

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H 20 in W 16 in D 2 in

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, Oil on Canvas, 17th or 18th Century

By Dong Kingman

Located in Norton, MA

Portrait of Jesus Sacred Heart, oil on canvas, 17th or 18th century, unsigned, 20 x 16 inches

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Spanish Colonial Baroque Giltwood Frame with Raised Gold Relief Border

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H 24 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

Spanish Colonial Baroque Giltwood Frame with Raised Gold Relief Border

Located in Astoria, NY

gold relief paint technique. The piece dates from the late 17th-early 18th century and originates from

Category

Antique Late 17th Century South American Baroque Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Dated 1633 All Original Brass and Copper with Wood Handled

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H 45 in W 15 in D 5 in

Dated 1633 All Original Brass and Copper with Wood Handled

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early hand-tooled and all original brass with a copper base and wood handled bed warmer was found in a Folk Art collection. It is dated 1633 in the center brass lid or top. The ...

Category

Antique 17th Century English American Colonial Primitives

Materials

Brass

Pair of Charles II Original 1665 Dated Wainscot Armchairs English Carved Oak

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H 38 in W 17.33 in D 19.89 in

Pair of Charles II Original 1665 Dated Wainscot Armchairs English Carved Oak

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

were a popular feature of early 17th-century English and colonial American households, where they were

Category

Antique 1660s British Charles II Armchairs

Materials

Oak

American Late 17th to Early 18th Century Iron and Brass Andirons

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H 18 in W 9 in D 18.5 in

American Late 17th to Early 18th Century Iron and Brass Andirons

Located in Wells, ME

American Late 17th to Early 18th century pair of iron and brass andirons, with penny feet and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

17th Century Revival Oak Table

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H 30 in W 52.5 in D 42 in

17th Century Revival Oak Table

Located in Vancouver, BC

Solid oak table with two extendable leaves on either side. Sturdy construction with turned legs, original finish and natural patina. Recently polished and professionally restored. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Dining Room Tables

Spanish Colonial Trunk

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H 20 in W 52 in D 18.5 in

Spanish Colonial Trunk

Located in Hudson, NY

Spanish colonial trunk with beautiful carvings.

Category

Antique 17th Century South American Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century South American Colonial Large Gilded Mirror

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H 76.5 in W 53.5 in D 1.5 in

17th Century South American Colonial Large Gilded Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th century South American colonial large gilded mirror.

Category

Antique 17th Century South American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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$55,739

H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in

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By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

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Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Marinus van ReymerswaeleThe Tax Collectors attributed to Marinus van Reymerswaele, Circa 1540

$1,985,000

H 48.5 in W 38.63 in D 3.75 in

The Tax Collectors attributed to Marinus van Reymerswaele

Located in New Orleans, LA

Marinus van Reymerswaele c.1490 – c.1546 Dutch The Tax Collectors 16th century Oil on wood panel Marinus van Reymerswaele stands among the greatest and most beloved artists of 16t...

Category

16th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche

$3,250

H 54.75 in W 35.75 in D 24.25 in

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche

Located in Round Top, TX

18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Daniel Garber"Fields in Jersey", c. 1909

$993,750

H 36 in W 44 in

"Fields in Jersey"

By Daniel Garber

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by Daniel Garber (1880 - 1958). One of the two most important and, so far, the most valuable of the New Hope Sc...

Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$33,987

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$112,665 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

18th Century Painted Shrine

$3,240

H 35.24 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 in

18th Century Painted Shrine

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This exquisite 18th-century South American colonial shrine is a remarkable example of devotional art from the period, showcasing the fusion of European influence and local craftsmans...

Category

Antique 1790s South American Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

John Singer SargentLa Carmencita by John Singer Sargent, 1890

$1,785,000

H 38 in W 29.5 in D 3 in

La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent

By John Singer Sargent

Located in New Orleans, LA

John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...

Category

19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of Twelve English Porcelain Gilt Dinner Plates, Royal Worcester, Circa 1900

$45,000

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of Twelve English Porcelain Gilt Dinner Plates, Royal Worcester, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Signed Harry Stinton and dated 1928. Made expressly for Ovington Brothers Co, New York. According to the Museum of Royal Worcester, in 1928 Harry Stinton completed a special commiss...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843

$12,500

H 6.63 in W 4.44 in D 0.5 in

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

17th Century Polychrome Wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters

$10,673

H 42.92 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in

17th Century Polychrome Wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters

Located in Marbella, ES

17th century Polychrome wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays

$129,153 / set

H 10.63 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays

Located in London, GB

Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays Danish, 1750 Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm The su...

Category

Antique 1750s Danish Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. Cary

$198,500 / set

H 47 in W 31 in D 31 in

William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. Cary

By John & William Cary

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. & W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

$163,140 / set

H 11.42 in W 27.56 in D 11.42 in

Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

By Schwarz & Steiner

Located in London, GB

Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 29cm Candelabra: Height 39cm, width 2...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Norman RockwellMen Drinking Coffee

$950,000

H 24.74 in W 24.74 in

Men Drinking Coffee

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by Artist Lower Right Maxwell House Coffee

Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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17th Century American Colonial For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 17th century American colonial you’re looking for. A 17th century American colonial — often made from wood, canvas and fabric — can elevate any home. A 17th century American colonial, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century American colonial that is appealing in its simplicity, but Manuel de Arellano and J. Jansson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century American Colonial?

A 17th century American colonial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,675, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $610,000.

Questions About 17th Century American Colonial

What is 17th-century furniture called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.