Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 8 works by Dirck Jacobsz in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Dirck Jacobsz left, the most famous is Pompeius Occo (1531), in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Close behind it come Jan Gerritsz. van Egmond, bailli de Nieuwburg (1516) and Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation (1532). Our catalog holds 8 works by Dirck Jacobsz; the gallery has kept the 8 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
To gaze upon this portrait of Pompeius Occo is to step directly into the richly textured atmosphere of early sixteenth-century Dutch society. It is more than a mere likeness; it is a carefully constructed meditation on status, transience, and the weight of human existence. The gentleman depicted exudes an air of considerable wealth, suggested by the luxurious fur trimming adorning his hat and the meticulous rendering of his garments. Yet,…
The gaze of Jan Gerritsz. van Egmond, bailli de Nieuwburg, meets us from across the centuries. This portrait captures the dignity of a man whose presence remains fixed in time, rendered with the steady hand of the Dutch Renaissance painter Dirck Jacobsz. We find ourselves looking upon a figure of significance, a man whose identity is tied to the very fabric of the Netherlands. The likeness is held within the…
Dirck Jacobsz executed the Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation in 1532. This work functions as a group portrait of a squad of the Caliver Guild. It represents a complete squad of 17 men, each member having contributed to the commission of the piece.
In this 1541 portrait, Egbert Gerbrantsz and his wife are positioned within a dense, somber composition that functions as a visual meditation on the fleeting nature of existence. The subjects occupy a shallow space, their forms emerging from a dark, shadowy background through a chiaroscuro-like application of light. This lighting strategy draws immediate attention to the pale skin of the couple and the specific textures of their surroundings, from the…
In this formal group portrait, titled 12 Guardsmen of Squad E, we encounter a significant work by the Dutch Renaissance painter Dirck Jacobsz. Created about 1563, the painting captures a specific assembly of men, presenting a structured record of their collective identity. The work reflects the artist's deep roots in the artistic traditions of the Netherlands, specifically within the region surrounding Amsterdam, where he was born.
In 1532, Dirck Jacobsz captured a formal assembly of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation, a work that functions as a structured record of the Caliver Guild. The painting presents a complete squad of seventeen men, each rendered in the red and blue uniform of the guild. These figures are arranged in a semi-circle, their presence documented through meticulous detail. The composition emphasizes the collective identity of the group, providing a visual…
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Dirck Jacobsz | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 2 | Pompeius Occo, Militia painting in three parts. |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 2 | Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation, Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation |
 Amsterdam Museum |
Amsterdam | 2 | Portrait of Egbert Gerbrantsz and his wife, 12 Guardsmen of Squad E |
 Toledo Museum of Art |
Toledo | 1 | Jacob cornelisz |
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The gaze of Jan Gerritsz. van Egmond, bailli de Nieuwburg, meets us from across the centuries. This portrait captures the dignity of a man whose presence remains fixed in time, rendered with the steady hand of the Dutch Renaissance painter Dirck Jacobsz. We find ourselves looking upon a figure of significance, a man whose identity is tied to the very fabric of the Netherlands. The likeness is held within the…
To gaze upon this portrait of Pompeius Occo is to step directly into the richly textured atmosphere of early sixteenth-century Dutch society. It is more than a mere likeness; it is a carefully constructed meditation on status, transience, and the weight of human existence. The gentleman depicted exudes an air of considerable wealth, suggested by the luxurious fur trimming adorning his hat and the meticulous rendering of his garments. Yet,…
In this 1541 portrait, Egbert Gerbrantsz and his wife are positioned within a dense, somber composition that functions as a visual meditation on the fleeting nature of existence. The subjects occupy a shallow space, their forms emerging from a dark, shadowy background through a chiaroscuro-like application of light. This lighting strategy draws immediate attention to the pale skin of the couple and the specific textures of their surroundings, from the…
In this formal group portrait, titled 12 Guardsmen of Squad E, we encounter a significant work by the Dutch Renaissance painter Dirck Jacobsz. Created about 1563, the painting captures a specific assembly of men, presenting a structured record of their collective identity. The work reflects the artist's deep roots in the artistic traditions of the Netherlands, specifically within the region surrounding Amsterdam, where he was born.
Pompeius Occo (1531), Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Jan Gerritsz. van Egmond, bailli de Nieuwburg (1516) and Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation (1532) come next.
35 years old: Pompeius Occo dates from 1531, and Dirck Jacobsz was born in 1496.
Our catalog holds 8 works by Dirck Jacobsz, dated from 1516 to 1563.
Mostly in Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg) and Amsterdam Museum (Amsterdam). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1530s: 2 of the 8 works on this page were made then, Pompeius Occo among them.
On this page, the earliest is Jan Gerritsz. van Egmond, bailli de Nieuwburg (1516) and the latest 12 Guardsmen of Squad E (1563).
Men (3), Man (2) and Dark clothing (2), across the 8 works on this page.
Oil On Panel, for 3 of the 8 works on this page.
Pompeius Occo and Militia painting in three parts.: the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam holds 2 of the works on this page.
