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Jacob Ochtervelt Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Concert, 1674, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1674 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 72 x 78 cm

A warm baroque scene of women enjoying a musical gathering unfolds in this 1674 masterpiece by Jacob Ochtervelt, capturing the intimate charm of the Dutch Golden Age for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Buying Grapes – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1669 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 81 x 67 cm

Capture the intimate domestic grace of this 17th-century Dutch genre scene by Jacob Ochtervelt; explore this masterpiece of Baroque art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The Love Letter, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1670 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 91 x 64 cm

An intimate scene of elegant domestic life unfolds in this 1670 Dutch Golden Age masterpiece by Jacob Ochtervelt featuring three women and a dog, inviting you to bring this exquisite moment of history into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The Music Lesson – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1671 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

A dramatic Baroque scene of musical intimacy unfolds in Jacob Ochtervelt's 1671 masterpiece The Music Lesson where light and shadow dance across players to invite you into the elegance of the Dutch Golden Age.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Jacob Ochtervelt, Itinerant Musicians (1660)

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1660 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 56 x 47 cm

A poignant contrast of domestic security and wandering poverty unfolds in Jacob Ochtervelt's Baroque masterpiece Itinerant Musicians, inviting you to bring this evocative piece of the Dutch Golden Age into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Woman selling fish at the door of a house, 1669, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1669 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 81.5 x 63.5cm

This 17th-century Dutch genre scene by Jacob Ochtervelt captures a lively street interaction. Shop this exquisite reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Young Woman Singing at a Window – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1668 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 26.0 x 19.5cm

This serene 1668 Dutch Golden Age portrait by Jacob Ochtervelt captures an intimate moment. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Fish Market (1668)

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1668 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 85.0 x 73.5cm

This lively Dutch Golden Age scene by Jacob Ochtervelt captures a bustling fish market. Discover the beauty of this 17th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Man playing the cithern and a young woman in an interior by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1669 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 51.5 x 40.5cm

This intimate Dutch Golden Age scene by Jacob Ochtervelt captures a serene musical moment. Discover the beauty of this timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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A Woman standing at a Harpsichord, a Man seated by her, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1677 · National Gallery, London · original 79.7 x 65.4cm

This intimate Dutch Golden Age scene by Jacob Ochtervelt captures a musical moment. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Jacob Ochtervelt: The oyster meal

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1667 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 42.5 x 33.0cm

This dramatic Dutch Golden Age scene by Jacob Ochtervelt captures an intimate moment of luxury. Explore this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Cavalier at an Open Window – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1668 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 28.8 x 22.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Oyster Eaters – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1665 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 47.6 x 37.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Young Woman playing the Violin by Jacob Ochtervelt, 1668

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1668 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 52.5 x 43.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Company with Dancing Dog (1676)

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1676 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 92.0 x 75.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Portrait of a Family by Jacob Ochtervelt, 1663

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1663 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 101.6 x 89.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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A Family Group

1670 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 96 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The Sleeping Cavalier – original artwork

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1665 · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester · original 46.0 x 37.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The Sleeping Officer, 1679, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1679 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 83.0 x 66.0cm

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Popularity: No. 19 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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A Nurse and a Child in an Elegant Foyer – original artwork

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1663 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 82 x 67 cm

Explore Jacob Ochtervelt’s ‘A Nurse & Child,’ a stunning Dutch Golden Age painting of family life. Admire its realism, intricate details & layered composition – a captivating piece for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The Oyster Meal – original artwork

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1664 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 54.0 x 44.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Cherry seller at the front door, 1649, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1649 · Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp · original 78.0 x 62.9cm

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Popularity: No. 22 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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A Proposal of Love for a Reader – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1670 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 46.8 x 38.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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Fainted Woman – original artwork by Jacob Ochtervelt

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1667 · Museum der bildenden Künste, Leipzig · original 66.0 x 57.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The lemon slice, 1667, Jacob Ochtervelt

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1667 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 48.6 x 37.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 68 artworks by Jacob Ochtervelt
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The artist

Jacob Ochtervelt

1634 – 1682

Quick facts

Mediumsoil on canvas, oil
Room fitdining room, living room
Movementsbaroque, dutch golden age
Gift suitabilityanniversary
Corpus themesdutch golden age, genre scenes of daily life
Emotional toneromantic
NationalityNetherlands
Topics exploredwoman, portraiture, women, dutch golden age, dog

Biography

A Life Dedicated to Intimacy: The World of Jacob Ochtervelt

Jacob Ochtervelt, born in Rotterdam in 1634 and passing away in Amsterdam in 1682, occupies a fascinating yet somewhat understated position within the pantheon of Dutch Golden Age painters. While not as immediately recognizable a name as Rembrandt or Vermeer, Ochtervelt carved out a distinctive niche for himself with his exquisitely rendered genre scenes and portraits that offered glimpses into the lives – and aspirations – of the burgeoning middle class and aristocracy of 17th-century Holland. His story is one of quiet mastery, subtle observation, and an ability to capture not just likenesses but also the very *atmosphere* of domestic comfort and social grace.

Early Training and Influences

Ochtervelt’s artistic journey began in a workshop environment steeped in tradition. Initially apprenticed to Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem in Haarlem, he shared studio space with another rising talent, Pieter de Hooch. However, it was his subsequent tutelage under Ludolf de Jongh in Rotterdam that appears to have had the most profound impact on his developing style. De Jongh, also a mentor to de Hooch, specialized in refined portraits and elegant interiors, qualities that would become hallmarks of Ochtervelt’s own work. This early training instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail, a sensitivity to light and color, and an appreciation for the nuances of social interaction. Interestingly, despite this solid foundation, Ochtervelt was curiously overlooked by several prominent art historians of his time – Andre Felibien, Jochaim Sandrart, and R. de Piles all failed to mention him in their influential writings. It wasn’t until Arnold Houbraken, a later biographer, that Ochtervelt received any formal recognition, though even then the assessment was somewhat backhanded, suggesting his work lacked the sophisticated perspective of contemporaries like De Hooch.

A Master of Genre and Portraiture

Ochtervelt's oeuvre, comprising around one hundred paintings, is characterized by a remarkable consistency in subject matter and quality. He excelled at depicting scenes of daily life within affluent households – musical gatherings, drawing lessons, ladies engaged in needlework, or simply families enjoying each other’s company. These are not grand historical narratives or dramatic religious allegories; instead, they are intimate snapshots of a world preoccupied with leisure, refinement, and social display. His portraits, too, possess a similar quality of quiet dignity and understated elegance. He wasn't interested in bombast or overt symbolism, but rather in capturing the personality and status of his sitters through subtle gestures, carefully chosen props, and an almost photographic realism.

Style and Technique: Echoes of Metsu and Ter Borch

While Ochtervelt developed a style uniquely his own, it’s possible to discern influences from other leading painters of the era. Comparisons have been drawn with Gabriel Metsu, particularly in the delicate rendering of fabrics and textures, and Gerard ter Borch, whose ability to convey a sense of naturalism and psychological depth also resonates in Ochtervelt's work. However, Ochtervelt’s paintings often possess a greater emphasis on architectural detail and a more restrained color palette than either Metsu or Ter Borch. He was particularly adept at creating convincing illusions of space and light, using subtle gradations of tone to suggest the play of sunlight filtering through windows or reflecting off polished surfaces. His brushwork is remarkably smooth and refined, contributing to the overall sense of elegance and sophistication that characterizes his work.

Historical Significance and Lasting Legacy

Despite being initially overlooked by some contemporary art critics, Jacob Ochtervelt’s paintings were clearly sought after during his lifetime, suggesting a considerable level of appreciation among collectors and connoisseurs. His ability to capture the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age – its prosperity, its social aspirations, and its emphasis on domestic comfort – continues to resonate with viewers today. While he may not be a household name like Rembrandt or Vermeer, Ochtervelt’s work offers a valuable window into the lives of those who lived during this remarkable period in history. His paintings are a testament to the power of quiet observation, meticulous technique, and an unwavering commitment to capturing the beauty and dignity of everyday life. He remains a significant figure for scholars and collectors alike, representing a refined and elegant corner of the Dutch Golden Age artistic landscape.

Questions & Answers

Where are Jacob Ochtervelt's artworks grouped by palette?

The By Palettes page groups Jacob Ochtervelt's artworks by their color palettes.

Can I explore Jacob Ochtervelt's works by subject?

Jacob Ochtervelt's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

In which movements did Jacob Ochtervelt work?

The All Movements page groups Jacob Ochtervelt's artworks by art movement.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 17, 2026

Collector's quiz

Jacob Ochtervelt was a contemporary of which other Dutch Golden Age painters?
According to early accounts, who was Jacob Ochtervelt initially believed to have been a pupil of?
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After the 'disaster year' of 1672, where did Jacob Ochtervelt move?
Arnold Houbraken commented on Ochtervelt's work in relation to Pieter de Hooch, specifically noting a difference in what aspect of their paintings?

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