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Copyright This work is in the public domain. Gerrit Dou died in 1675; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1745.
In context
The Night School — Gerrit Dou
The original measures 53 × 40 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 62 at death.
Painted when the artist was 52. The artist lived to 62. 94 of the 111 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.
Shaded: the lifetime of Gerrit Dou (1613–1675) ▲ this work, 1665 every dated painting, decade by decade
First works: up to 1640 Main working years: 1640–1660 Late works: from 1660
Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
Espresso #382616
Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 63.9% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 202 works by this artist, of which 71 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 16 of them, with 1.8% of that attention. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
Artist and museum
Born in Leiden, Netherlands
gerrit (gérard) dou, a prominent figure in the dutch golden age painting, was born on april 7, 1613, in leiden, netherlands. he passed away on february 9, 1675, leaving behind an impressive legacy of highly polished paintings that continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.
gerrit dou's artistic style is characterized by its minute and elaborate treatment, often featuring genre scenes and trompe l'oeil 'niche' paintings. his mastery of chiaroscuro is particularly notable, as seen in his candlelit night-scenes. this unique blend of skills has led to his association with the leiden fijnschilders.
* the astronomer by candlelight, a painting that showcases dou's expertise in capturing the subtleties of light, can be found on AllPaintingsStore.com. * the leiden collection, new york, a renowned art museum, features works by gerrit dou, among other notable artists. for more information on the collection, visit the leiden collection, new york: a comprehensive guide on AllPaintingsStore.com.
gerrit dou's influence can be seen in his pupils, including frans van mieris the elder and gabriël metsu. his work has also been featured in various museums, such as the museum huis ten bosch in the hague, netherlands, which houses an impressive collection of european art from the 16th to the 18th century.
key facts: born: april 7, 1613, leiden, netherlands died: february 9, 1675 notable works: the astronomer by candlelight, genre scenes, and candlelit night-scenes influenced: frans van mieris the elder, gabriël metsu, and others
recommended reading: * gerrit (gérard) dou on AllPaintingsStore.com * dutch golden age painting on wikipedia
gerrit (gérard) dou's remarkable contributions to the dutch golden age have left an indelible mark on the art world. his captivating paintings, characterized by their intricate details and masterful use of light, continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. to explore more of his works and those of other notable artists, visit AllPaintingsStore.com.
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Look closely
The Night School — Gerrit Dou
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A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "The Night School" by Gerrit Dou.
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The color analysis of "The Night School" by Gerrit Dou records a serene contrast and a unified palette harmony.