David Bailly
1584–1657 · Dutch · 12 artworks
BaroqueVanitas symbolismDetailed realismPortraitureUse of light and shadowSymbolic still life elements
artist bio
David Bailly was a Dutch Golden Age painter known primarily for his portraits and vanitas paintings. He significantly contributed to the development of vanitas painting, incorporating symbolic objects to reflect on the transience of life and the futility of earthly pleasures.
what you'll learn
Studying Bailly's work allows students to explore the symbolism in Baroque art and understand the use of objects to convey deeper meanings. Students can also learn about portraiture techniques and the representation of textures and details.
related: Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Pieter Claesz.
12 artworks
Self-portrait
1625
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Jonge Man Met Bontmuts
1640
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Portrait of a Woman
1650
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Johanna Visscher
1652
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The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep
1651
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Portret Van Anthony De Wale
1636
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Albert Kyper
1655
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Portret Van Aertge Witsen
1625
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Self-portrait with Vanitas Symbols
1651
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Portrait of Aertje Witsen
1626
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Portrait of the Painter François Gysels
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Portrait of a Man, Possibly a Botanist
1641
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