Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 68 værker af Jan Van Scorel i vores katalog
In short
Portrait of a Man (1525) is the Jan Van Scorel painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin. After it, the eye goes to Portrait of a Man of Thirty-Two Years (1521) and Pilgrim (1535). Among the 68 works of Jan Van Scorel in our catalog, these 68 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
The year is 1433. Bruges, a burgeoning center of commerce and art in the Low Countries, hums with activity – the clang of blacksmiths' hammers, the chatter of merchants, and the meticulous brushstrokes of artists striving to capture the essence of their subjects. Within this vibrant scene, Jan van Eyck, one of the most innovative painters of his time, embarked on a remarkably intimate undertaking: a self-portrait, now known as…
Jan van Scorel's "Portrait of a Man of Thirty-Two Years," painted in 1521, is more than just a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on status, intellect, and the quiet dignity of Renaissance man. Emerging from the shadows of early Netherlandish painting, this half-length portrait captures a figure poised between youthful promise and seasoned wisdom – a testament to van Scorel's skill in rendering both physical detail and psychological depth.…
A dignified man emerges from an arched frame, his presence defined by the heavy textures of a fur collar and a dark, structured hat. He holds a wooden staff, a tool of the traveler, while his gaze remains steady and composed. The composition uses a medium close-up perspective, positioning the subject against a muted, teal-grey sky. In the distance, the soft silhouette of a fortification or castle sits upon a…
The scene unfolds within a quiet, sacred geometry. A central group of figures gathers, anchored by the deep blue of the Virgin Mary’s robe. She holds the Christ child, whose soft skin catches a pale, naturalistic light. Kneeling before them, a magus is draped in a cloak of heavy gold, the metallic sheen of the embroidery catching the eye against the muted tones of the surroundings. To the left, a…
The Portrait of Agatha van Schoonhoven is a painting by the Dutch artist Jan van Scorel. This work identifies its subject, Agatha van Schoonhoven, through a specific inscription located on the panel. The artist's hand is confirmed by the presence of a signature and date in the lower right corner of the composition.
The artwork titled Portrait of a Venetian Man is a painting by the artist Jan van Scorel. This work is categorized among Renaissance paintings and depicts a male portrait, though the specific identity of the subject remains unidentified. The piece is dated about 1520.
A young woman meets the viewer's eyes with a steady, unblinking gaze that pierces through the shadows of the past. She sits in a quiet, half-length pose, her body turned slightly away while her face remains fixed upon us, creating an immediate sense of intimacy. The light falls softly from the upper left, tracing the delicate contours of her face and the smooth, porcelain quality of her skin. She wears…
A Quiet Encounter The gaze of the young girl meets yours with an unexpected stillness. In this close-up bust view, the composition pulls us into her immediate presence, positioning her slightly off-center to create a sense of natural, unposed intimacy. There is a profound softness to the way the light falls from the upper left, brushing against her forehead and cheeks before receding into gentle shadows on the right side…
The scene unfolds within The Baptism of Christ, a work that captures a profound moment of spiritual transition. Jan van Scorel brings this biblical event to life, freezing the instant of divine encounter between the earthly and the celestial. The painting exists today within the halls of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it remains a significant presence of the Northern Renaissance.
The Portrait of Anna of Lorraine, Consort of René de Chalon, Prince of Orange, Jan van Scorel (possibly copy after), after 1542 is an oil painting on panel attributed to Jan van Scorel. Dated 1542, the work captures the likeness of Anne, daughter of the Duke of Lorraine. She was the spouse of René II, Prince of Chalon, following their marriage on 20 August 1540.
The Adoration of the Magi1524 · National Gallery of Ireland
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Virgin and Child1530 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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The Virgin with wild roses1530 · Centraal Museum
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The crucifixion1530 · Centraal Museum
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Madonna and Child1527 · Centraal Museum
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Adoration of the Magi.1530 · Centraal Museum
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Christ Preaching on the Sea of Galilee1524 · Museum of Fine Arts
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The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan1530 · Frans Hals Museet
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The Holy Family and Saint John the Baptist under an Oak Tree (after Raphael)1524 · Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
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Virgin and Child1528 · Gemäldegalerie
21
Portrait of a Man1530 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg
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DECAYED Triptych,1538 · Groninger Museum
23
The bearing of the cross (interior left wing), the crucifixion (centre panel), the resurrection (interior right wing); portrait of the donor (exterior left wing), portrait of the donatric (exterior right wing)1534 · Museum Catharijneconvent
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Portrait of a donor1534 · Museum Catharijneconvent
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St. Paul1540 · Museum Catharijneconvent
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Five Members of the Utrecht Brotherhood of Jerusalem Pilgrims1541 · Centraal Museum
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Lamentation of Christ with donor1535 · Centraal Museum
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Portrait of Cornelis Aertsz. van der Dussen (1481-1556)1537
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Portrait of Willem van Lockhorst (1514-1564)1539 · Westfälisches Landesmuseum
30
Portrait of a man, possibly of Cornelis Aerentsz van der Dussen1537 · Kunsthandel P. de Boer
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Portrait of Joost Aemsz. van der Burch (died 1570)1541
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Portrait of Cornelis Aerentsz. van der Dussen, secretary of Delft as of 15361549 · Gemäldegalerie
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Baptism of Christ1540 · Gemäldegalerie
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Presentation of Jesus in the Temple1524 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
35
Cartouche with inscription and the motto of Johannes de Visscher van der Gheer: reeds that bend but do not break in the waves; the coats of arms De Visscher, bastard branch Culenborg and Van de Leck1555 · Centraal Museum
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The Baptism of Christ1550 · Indianapolis Kunstmuseum
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The raising of Lazarus1550 · Centraal Museum
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Johannes Mellinchus1536 · Nationalmuseum
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Virgin and Child1526 · Nationalmuseet for Antik Kunst
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Madonna of the Daffodils with the Child and Donors1535 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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Landscape with Tobias and the Angel1521 · Kunstpalast
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Mary Magdalen1528 · Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of a Man1520 · Liechtenstein Museum
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Portrait of a Man1530 · Städel Museum
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Landscape with Tournament and Hunters1519 · Art Institute of Chicago
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Diptych1525
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The Baptism of Christ1530 · Frans Halsmuseum
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Portrait of a Schoolboy1531 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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12 Members of the Haarlem Brotherhood of Jerusalem Pilgrims1528 · Frans Halsmuseum
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David and Goliath1537 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
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Portrait of a WomanDet Kongelige Museum for Fin Kunst Antwerpen
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Male portraitBavarian State Painting Collections
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the founder with uer patron
54
Lucretia1535 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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Landscape with Bathsheba, Jan van Scorel, c. 1540 - c. 15451545 · Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of a Haarlem Citizen, Jan van Scorel, 15291529 · Rijksmuseum
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Landscape with St. Magdalena as penitent
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Maria + child and St. Anna
59
Portrait of Reinoud III of Brederode, Jan van Scorel, c. 15451545 · Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of René de Chalon (c. 1519-1544), Prince of Orange, Jan van Scorel (possibly copy after), after 15421542
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Virgin and Child1525 · Kartinnaja Galerija
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Portrait of Joris van Egmond, Jan van Scorel, c. 1535 - c. 15401540 · Rijksmuseum
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Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Jan van Scorel (circle of), c. 1540 - c. 15451545 · Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64), Jan van Scorel (copy after), 15541554
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The Dying Cleopatra, Jan van Scorel (attributed to), c. 1520 - c. 15241524 · Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of David Joris1540 · Kunstmuseum Basel
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Frangipani Altar1550
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Mary Magdalene, Jan van Scorel, c. 15301530 · Rijksmuseum
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Jan Van Scorel | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 9 | The Baptism of Christ, Mary Magdalen, Landscape with Bathsheba, Jan van Scorel, c. 1540 - c. 1545 |
 Centraal Museum |
Utrecht | 8 | The Virgin with wild roses, The crucifixion, Madonna and Child |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 3 | Virgin and Child, Portrait of Cornelis Aerentsz. van der Dussen, secretary of Delft as of 1536, Baptism of Christ |
 Museum Catharijneconvent |
Utrecht | 3 | The bearing of the cross (interior left wing), the crucifixion (centre panel), the resurrection (interior right wing); portrait of the donor (exterior left wing), portrait of the donatric (exterior right wing), Portrait of a donor, St. Paul |
 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin |
Berlin | 2 | Portrait of a Man, Lucretia |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 2 | Adoration of the Magi, Landscape with Tournament and Hunters |
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Wien | 2 | Girl's Head, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple |
 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen |
Rotterdam | 2 | Virgin and Child, Portrait of a Schoolboy |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
The scene unfolds within a quiet, sacred geometry. A central group of figures gathers, anchored by the deep blue of the Virgin Mary’s robe. She holds the Christ child, whose soft skin catches a pale, naturalistic light. Kneeling before them, a magus is draped in a cloak of heavy gold, the metallic sheen of the embroidery catching the eye against the muted tones of the surroundings. To the left, a…
The year is 1433. Bruges, a burgeoning center of commerce and art in the Low Countries, hums with activity – the clang of blacksmiths' hammers, the chatter of merchants, and the meticulous brushstrokes of artists striving to capture the essence of their subjects. Within this vibrant scene, Jan van Eyck, one of the most innovative painters of his time, embarked on a remarkably intimate undertaking: a self-portrait, now known as…
A dignified man emerges from an arched frame, his presence defined by the heavy textures of a fur collar and a dark, structured hat. He holds a wooden staff, a tool of the traveler, while his gaze remains steady and composed. The composition uses a medium close-up perspective, positioning the subject against a muted, teal-grey sky. In the distance, the soft silhouette of a fortification or castle sits upon a…
The Portrait of Anna of Lorraine, Consort of René de Chalon, Prince of Orange, Jan van Scorel (possibly copy after), after 1542 is an oil painting on panel attributed to Jan van Scorel. Dated 1542, the work captures the likeness of Anne, daughter of the Duke of Lorraine. She was the spouse of René II, Prince of Chalon, following their marriage on 20 August 1540.
Portrait of a Man (1525), Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin. Portrait of a Man of Thirty-Two Years (1521) and Pilgrim (1535) come next.
30 years old: Portrait of a Man dates from 1525, and Jan Van Scorel was born in 1495.
Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man of Thirty-Two Years, Pilgrim, Adoration of the Magi, Portrait of Agatha van Schoonhoven, Portrait of a Venetian Man, Portrait of a Lady, Girl's Head, The Baptism of Christ og Portrait of Anna of Lorraine, Consort of René de Chalon, Prince of Orange, Jan van Scorel (possibly copy after), after 1542. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 68 works by Jan Van Scorel, dated from 1519 to 1555.
Mostly in Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), Centraal Museum (Utrecht) og Gemäldegalerie (Berlin). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1530s: 25 of the 68 works on this page were made then, Pilgrim among them.
On this page, the earliest is Adoration of the Magi (1519) and the latest Cartouche with inscription and the motto of Johannes de Visscher van der Gheer: reeds that bend but do not break in the waves; the coats of arms De Visscher, bastard branch Culenborg and Van de Leck (1555).
Landscape (9), Man (7) og Woman (6), across the 68 works on this page.
Oil On Panel, for 11 of the 68 works on this page.
Northern renaissance og Renaissance, judging by the originals on this page.
The Baptism of Christ, Mary Magdalen og Landscape with Bathsheba, Jan van Scorel, c. 1540 - c. 1545: the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam holds 9 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
