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Izaäk Schmidt Paintings: The 2 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Izaäk Schmidt in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Izaäk Schmidt's most famous painting is Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830 (1784), whose original hangs in the Museum Gouda, Gouda. Of the 2 works by Izaäk Schmidt in our catalog, the gallery presents the 2 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
1740 – 1818, Amsterdam
Most works: Museum Gouda
The gallery's top 10 Izaäk Schmidt paintings
The museums that keep Izaäk Schmidt's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Izaäk Schmidt | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum Gouda |
Gouda | 2 | Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830, Portrait of Constantia Catherina Jongbloet |
Izaäk Schmidt, the signature paintings of each year
Every dated original by Izaäk Schmidt on this page was made in 1784: here they are, the most famous first.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Izaäk Schmidt's paintings: the gallery answers
Which Izaäk Schmidt painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer
Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830 (1784).
How old was Izaäk Schmidt on completing Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830?Reveal the answer
44 years old: Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830 dates from 1784, and Izaäk Schmidt was born in 1740.
How many works did Izaäk Schmidt create?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 2 works by Izaäk Schmidt.
Where do Izaäk Schmidt's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museum Gouda (Gouda). The museum table above lists them all.
When did Izaäk Schmidt create the most famous paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1784: 2 of the 2 works on this page were made then, Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830 among them.
Which Izaäk Schmidt originals does the Museum Gouda hold?Reveal the answer
Portrait of mr. Adriaan Jacob van der Does, 1756-1830 and Portrait of Constantia Catherina Jongbloet: the Museum Gouda, Gouda holds 2 of the works on this page.
Izaäk Schmidt: the artist
A Life in Amsterdam
Izaäk Schmidt lived his life within the familiar streets of Amsterdam. Born on 11 July 1740, he was a man of many talents, moving between the roles of painter, drawer, art teacher, and writer. His presence in the Dutch art scene was marked by a quiet dedication to his craft and the instruction of others. He remained in his home city until his death on 17 May 1818.
His daily existence was rooted in the rhythms of the Netherlands. As an educator, he shared his knowledge of line and color with students, helping to pass down technical skills through generations. His work often captured the simple, quiet moments of Dutch life, focusing on the landscapes and people that populated the countryside.
The Art of the Everyday
Schmidt found his expression primarily through watercolour and drawing. He had a particular eye for the scenery surrounding the canals and villages, often rendering scenes that felt deeply connected to the local landscape. His hands were skilled at capturing the light on a road along a canal or the movement of figures near a stone bridge.
His repertoire included various subjects that reflected his surroundings:
- Village views featuring figures gathered near inns or stone bridges.
- Portraits of individuals, such as Balthasarina Wilhelmina Pasques de Chavonnes and Jacob Pieter van Braam.
- Landscape studies like country folk at a fence and scenes of rural life.
- Allegorical works including his piece titled Allegory of Painting.
There is a certain stillness in his drawings. He did not seek to complicate the world, but rather to document it with clarity. Whether working on a portrait or a view of an inn, he focused on the tangible details of the people and places he knew.
A Lasting Record
Though much of his work remains in private hands or specific museum collections like the Fitzwilliam Museum, the traces of his skill remain visible. His ability to translate the atmosphere of a Dutch village into watercolour allowed for a lasting record of a period in history that has since changed. He left behind more than just images; he left a window into the way the Dutch landscape and its people appeared at the end of the eighteenth century.