Jacob Ochtervelt
1634–1708 · Dutch · 16 artworks
BaroqueDutch Golden Agegenre paintingdomestic interiorstenebrismportraiturenarrative composition
artist bio
Jacob Ochtervelt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits. He skillfully depicted everyday life in the Netherlands, often focusing on interactions between people in domestic settings.
what you'll learn
Studying Ochtervelt's work allows students to understand the nuances of Dutch Baroque genre painting, focusing on composition, light, and the depiction of social interactions. Students can learn about narrative storytelling within a single frame.
related: Pieter de Hooch, Gabriel Metsu, Johannes Vermeer
16 artworks
Itinerant Musicians
1665
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Family Portrait
1675
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The Backgammon Players
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The Love Letter
1670
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The Music Lesson
1671
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Portrait of a Dutch Family
1670
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A Fishmonger at the Door
1663
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Buying Grapes
1669
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A Family Group
1670
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The Drawing Lesson
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De Speellieden
1682
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Elegant Company in an Interior, Playing Rock Paper Scissors
1675
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Les Huîtres
1660
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The Sleeping Officer
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An interior with a lady giving alms to beggars
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Street Musicians at the Door
1665
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