Gerrit Dou
1613–1675 · Dutch · 30 artworks
BaroqueDutch Golden AgeFine detailGlazingTrompe-l'oeil effectsGenre scenesControlled light
artist bio
Gerrit Dou was a Dutch Golden Age painter, known for his highly detailed genre scenes and portraits. He was the first pupil of Rembrandt and developed a distinctive style characterized by meticulous detail and illusionistic effects, founding the Leiden school of fine painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Dou's work allows students to understand the importance of detail, light, and composition in creating realistic and engaging scenes. Students can also learn about the techniques of glazing and layering paint to achieve depth and luminosity.
related: Rembrandt van Rijn, Gabriel Metsu
30 artworks
The Grocery Shop
1672
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Astronomer by Candlelight
1665
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Still life with candle
1660
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Violin player
1653
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Anna and blind Tobit
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The Hermit
1670
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The Village Grocer
1647
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A Hermit Praying
1670
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The Physician
1653
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An Old Man Lighting his Pipe in a Study
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Artist in His Studio
1632
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Woman Pouring Water into a Jar
1640
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A Lady Playing the Clavichord
1665
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Girl Chopping Onions
1646
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Woman Peeling Carrot
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Astronomer
1655
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Bust of a Man
1645
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Portrait of a couple in a landscape
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The Painter in his Workshop
1647
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Man with Easel
1630
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Portrait of an old woman reading
1635
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Old Woman Watering Flowers
1665
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The Teacher
1645
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Man Interrupted at His Writing
1635
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The Lady at Her Dressing Table
1667
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Self-Portrait
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Grace Before Meat
1660
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Still Life with Globe, Lute, and Books
1635
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The Doctor
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The Dropsical Woman
1663
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