Pieter Codde
1599–1678 · Dutch · 25 artworks
BaroqueSmall-scale figuresIntimate interior scenesSubdued color palettesDetailed rendering of fabricsEmphasis on social interaction
artist bio
Pieter Codde was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, often depicting small groups of figures in domestic or social settings. He contributed to the development of genre painting in the Netherlands, capturing the elegance and intimacy of daily life.
what you'll learn
Studying Codde's work provides insights into the depiction of social interactions, interior spaces, and the use of light and shadow to create atmosphere. Students can learn about composition, figure painting, and the representation of textures and details in clothing and objects.
related: Gabriel Metsu, Frans Hals
25 artworks
Smoking Painter
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Portraits of a Man, A Woman and a Boy in a Room
1640
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A Conversation
1628
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The Young Draughtsman
1630
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A Lady Seated at a Virginal
1635
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Portrait of a Young Man Standing
1625
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Woman Combing Her Hair
1635
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Family Group
1642
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Art Lovers in a Painter's Studio
1630
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Portrait of the Family Twent in An Interior
1633
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Halt of Travellers Among Ruins
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The Music Party
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An Elegant Company
1632
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Portrait of a Child
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Merry Company
1633
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Merry Company with Masked Dancers
1639
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Portrait of a Man
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Dutch Cavaliers and Their Ladies Making Music
1631
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A Conversation Between An Artist and a Connoisseur
1630
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The Dancing Lesson
1627
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The Joy of Playing
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Double Portrait of a Married Couple
1634
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The Meagre Company
1637
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The Actors' Changing Room
1635
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Musical Company
1639
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