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The 5 Most Famous Joris van Schooten Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Joris van Schooten in our catalogue
In short
Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem (1626) is the Joris van Schooten painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden. After it, the eye goes to Seven officers of Captain Johan van Banchem's banner (1626) and Portrait of Aelius Everhard Vorstius, Professor of Physics and Medicine at Leiden. Among the 6 works of Joris van Schooten in our catalog, these 5 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1587 – 1651, Leiden
Most works: Museum de Lakenhal
Top 10 paintings by Joris van Schooten, through the gallery's eye
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Portrait of Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij (1559/60-1635?), Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1630
The sitter in this large bust-length portrait was identified as Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij when the museum purchased it from a Berlin art dealer in 1909, and has always been catalogued as such. While there is no literature on the painting giving arguments for the identification, it is most likely correct. The coat of arms in the upper left corner is that of the Van der Mij family of…
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The adoration of the Magi, Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1646
Of the handful of history paintings Van Schooten is known to have painted, this Adoration of the Magi is the latest in date. Executed in 1646, the painting is remarkably old-fashioned. The figure types, especially that of the youngest king, Caspar, who stands to the right of centre, and the rather robust figure of Mary, recall the work of Pieter Lastman, who had already been dead for more than a…
The museums that keep Joris van Schooten's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Joris van Schooten | Paintings from this list |
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 Museum de Lakenhal |
Leiden | 2 | Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem, Seven officers of Captain Johan van Banchem's banner |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 2 | Portrait of Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij (1559/60-1635?), Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1630, The adoration of the Magi, Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1646 |
Joris van Schooten across the decades: one unique original for each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
1620s
Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem
Age 33 – 42
2 works this decade
1630s
Portrait of Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij (1559/60-1635?), Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1630
Age 43 – 52
1 work this decade
The sitter in this large bust-length portrait was identified as Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij when the museum purchased it from a Berlin art dealer in 1909, and has always been catalogued as such. While there is no literature on the painting giving arguments for the identification, it is most likely correct. The coat of arms in the upper left corner is that of the Van der Mij family of…
1640s
The adoration of the Magi, Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1646
Age 53 – 62
1 work this decade
Of the handful of history paintings Van Schooten is known to have painted, this Adoration of the Magi is the latest in date. Executed in 1646, the painting is remarkably old-fashioned. The figure types, especially that of the youngest king, Caspar, who stands to the right of centre, and the rather robust figure of Mary, recall the work of Pieter Lastman, who had already been dead for more than a…
Joris van Schooten's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Joris van Schooten?Reveal the answer
Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem (1626), Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden. Seven officers of Captain Johan van Banchem's banner (1626) and Portrait of Aelius Everhard Vorstius, Professor of Physics and Medicine at Leiden come next.
At what age did Joris van Schooten create Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem?Reveal the answer
39 years old: Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem dates from 1626, and Joris van Schooten was born in 1587.
How many works by Joris van Schooten are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 6 works by Joris van Schooten, dated from 1626 to 1646.
Where can the most famous Joris van Schooten originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museum de Lakenhal (Leiden) and Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Joris van Schooten create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1620s: 2 of the 5 works on this page were made then, Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem among them.
Which famous Joris van Schooten painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem (1626) and the latest The adoration of the Magi, Joris Fransz van Schooten, 1646 (1646).
What Joris van Schooten originals can I see at the Museum de Lakenhal?Reveal the answer
Officers of the yellow-orange banner of Captain Cornelis van Kerchem and Seven officers of Captain Johan van Banchem's banner: the Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden holds 2 of the works on this page.
Joris van Schooten: a portrait of the artist
early life and training
joris fransz van schooten, a prominent dutch golden age painter, was born in leiden, netherlands in 1587. he was the nephew of frans van schooten, a renowned mathematician. van schooten's artistic journey began with an apprenticeship under coenraad van der maas for three years, which laid the foundation for his future success.artistic career and notable works
van schooten's expertise in portrait painting became evident as he started working independently at the age of 20. his notable works include paintings in the lutheran church and the city hall of leiden, which still adorn their original locations. as a respected artist, van schooten had the privilege of teaching rembrandt and jan lievens, who later became accomplished artists.museums featuring van schooten's work
* the museum huis ten bosch (the hague, netherlands): although not exclusively featuring van schooten's works, this museum showcases a wide range of dutch art, including the period when van schooten was active. /en/art/show/art-d3b6sx-en/ * st. joriskerk (amersfoort, netherlands): this historic church turned art museum might not have van schooten's specific works, but it represents the era and style of dutch golden age painting. [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@@/a@d3bd5p](https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@@/a@d3bd5p)legacy and influence
van schooten's legacy extends beyond his own works, as he played a significant role in shaping the careers of rembrandt and jan lievens. his influence on dutch golden age painting is undeniable, with his portraits and other works continuing to inspire art enthusiasts.- key dates: born in 1587, leiden, netherlands; died in 1652.
- notable students: rembrandt, jan lievens
- style: dutch golden age, portrait painting
- locations of note: lutheran church and city hall of leiden