Adriaen van de Venne
1589–1662 · Dutch · 16 artworks
BaroqueGrisailleAllegorySatireGenre PaintingDetailed Landscapes
artist bio
Adriaen van de Venne was a Dutch Golden Age painter, draughtsman, and writer, known for his allegorical and genre scenes. He often incorporated moralistic messages and satirical commentary into his works, reflecting the social and political climate of the time.
what you'll learn
Studying van de Venne's work allows students to explore the use of allegory and symbolism in art, as well as the depiction of everyday life and social commentary during the Dutch Golden Age. Students can also learn about the grisaille technique.
related: Frans Hals, Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Steen
16 artworks
Fishing for Souls
1614
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Where There are People Money May Be Made
1652
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Dance of Death
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Fools Have the Most Fun
1661
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Summer
1614
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Princes Maurits and Frederik Hendrik of Orange at the Valkenburg horse fair
1618
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Beautiful and Ugly
1634
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A Game of Handball with Country Palace in Background
1614
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An Amorous Peasant Couple Conversing
1631
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Portrait of Frederick Hendrick, Prince of Orange Nassau
1619
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Maurice (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, Lying in State
1625
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Portrait of Maurice, Prince of Orange
1618
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A Cavalier at His Dressing Table
1631
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The Port of Middelburg
1615
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Early depiction of a "Dutch telescope"
1624
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Winter Scene
1614
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