Timeline · 1640–1649
The 1640s (1640–1649) fall within the Baroque age of theatrical light, deep shadow, and grand movement. Across these years the gallery holds 3,807 public-domain artworks, with Baroque the decade's dominant movement (1,467 works) and Wenceslaus Hollar among its most prolific hands.
The Penitent Magdalen 1640 
The Mill 1646 
Archduke Leopold Wilhelm in his Gallery 1649 
William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart 1641 
View of Rhenen 1646 
Still Life with a Glass and Oysters 1640 
Moonlight Landscape with Crab Fishermen 1645 
Family Group in a Landscape 1645 
Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1645 
Still life in a stable 1640 
Dune Landscape with Figures 1644 
View of the Town of Alkmaar 1645 
Judgment of Paris 1640 
The Pelkus Gate near Utrecht 1646 
A View of The Hague from the Northwest 1647 
The Holy Family with Saints Anne and Catherine of Alexandria 1648 
伝海北友雪筆 『源氏物語』 絵巻|The Tale of Genji 1649 
Allegory of Music 1649 
The Judgment of Midas 1640 
View of Emmerich 1645 
Untitled 1640 
Self-Portrait 1647 
Still Life: A Banqueting Scene 1640 
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Gerret Willemsz Heda, a Dutch still life painter, was the son of Willem Claesz. Heda, a leading exponent of the Dutch monochrome breakfast piece. Trained in his father's workshop,…
Gerret Willemsz Heda's work continues to be recognized as an important part of Dutch still life painting tradition.
What else happened that dayJoost de Pape was a Flemish painter born around 1607, known for his work in the Baroque style, as seen in his notable piece 'Venus and Adonis'. He was active in Antwerp and Rome,…
He remains a notable figure in the history of Flemish painting for his technical skill and contributions to the Baroque movement.
What else happened that dayAnthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque artist, was a leading court painter in England, known for his captivating portraits that defined the English portrait style. His work was…
He remains one of the most important portraitists of the 17th century, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
What else happened that dayPieter Cornelisz van Slingelandt, a Dutch Golden Age portrait painter, was born on October 20, 1640. As a pupil of Gerard Dou, he became one of Leiden's renowned fijnschilders,…
He remains a notable figure in Dutch art history for his contributions to the fijnschilder movement.
What else happened that dayEvert Collier, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on January 26, 1642. He is known for his still-life paintings, particularly vanitas and trompe-l'œil works, which often…
Evert Collier's works remain significant examples of Dutch still-life painting, offering insights into the cultural and intellectual…
What else happened that dayAlessandro Turchi, an Italian painter of the early Baroque, was known for his soft and Caravaggesque style, as seen in works like Judgment of Paris and Maria mit dem Kinde und dem…
Alessandro Turchi's unique blend of styles continues to influence the understanding of early Baroque painting.
What else happened that dayGuido Reni was a prominent Italian Baroque painter known for his classical style and predominantly religious works, also exploring mythological and allegorical subjects. He was a…
Guido Reni's work continues to embody the essence of Italian Baroque painting, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
What else happened that dayPieter Quast was a Dutch Golden Age painter, draughtsman, and sculptor known for his portraits and scenes of everyday life, as seen in works like A Party of Merrymakers and Card…
Pieter Quast's work remains a notable part of the Dutch Golden Age's rich artistic heritage.
What else happened that dayGerard de Lairesse, a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, was born on September 11, 1640. He was a versatile artist with skills in music, poetry, and theatre, influenced by…
De Lairesse's influential treatises on painting and drawing shaped 18th-century art.
What else happened that dayNicolaes van Verendael, born on February 19, 1640, was a Flemish painter known for his delicate flower paintings and thought-provoking vanitas still lifes, often collaborating…
He remains a notable figure in Flemish art for his contributions to still life painting and his unique collaborations with other artists.
What else happened that daySir Godfrey Kneller, a German-born British painter, was the leading portraitist in England during the late Stuart and early Georgian eras, serving as court painter to successive…
Kneller's portraits continue to shape our understanding of 17th and 18th century British history and culture.
What else happened that dayLouis Le Nain, a French artist born in 1593, is known for his captivating depictions of everyday life, as seen in works like Landscape with Peasants and Peasant Interior. His…
Louis Le Nain's work continues to influence the representation of rural life in art.
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