Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 133 works by Sébastien Bourdon in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Sébastien Bourdon left, the most famous is LA DEPLORATION, in the collection of the The Louvre, Paris. Close behind it come Adolf Johan von Pfalz, Count Palatine (1652) and King Charles X Gustavus (1652). Our catalog holds 133 works by Sébastien Bourdon; the gallery has kept the 100 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
To stand before Sébastien Bourdon's La Déploration is to step directly into the heart of profound human sorrow. This monumental canvas does not merely depict an event; it captures a moment suspended in time—the immediate, agonizing aftermath of sacrifice. The composition draws the viewer into a tight embrace of grief, centering on the lifeless form of Christ laid out upon a draped surface. Bourdon masterfully orchestrates a scene where every…
A single light source strikes the face of Adolf Johan von Pfalz, carving his features out of a heavy, dark atmosphere. He sits in a three-quarter view, his body angled toward the viewer while his gaze maintains a steady, quiet dignity. The darkness behind him offers no distraction, pushing the nobleman forward into the light. His presence is defined by the sharp contrast between the pale, delicate lace of his…
The subject is depicted in three-quarter length, positioned with a dynamic presence that commands the viewer's attention. He is clad in heavy steel plate armor, its metallic surface catching the light to reveal a cold, polished sheen. A brilliant cerulean blue sash cuts across his torso, providing a sharp chromatic contrast to the dark, muted tones of the background. In his hand, he holds a baton of command, a vertical…
This 1640 oil painting by Sébastien Bourdon presents a somber and dramatic Baroque scene depicting King Solomon and his court engaged in an idolatrous ritual. The composition is complex and crowded, utilizing a theatrical arrangement of figures centered around a sacrificial altar. Light enters from the upper left, creating a strong chiaroscuro effect that illuminates key faces and limbs while casting much of the background into deep shadow. The color…
In Moses and the Burning Bush, the artist Sébastien Bourdon captures a moment of profound divine revelation. The scene unfolds on the rugged terrain of Mount Horeb, where the shepherd Moses encounters a miracle that defies the natural order. He watches as a bush erupts in flames, yet the foliage remains green and unconsumed by the heat. This celestial fire acts as a beacon, signaling a direct communication between the…
Sébastien Bourdon’s “Death of Dido,” painted in 1637, is not merely a depiction of a legendary queen's demise; it’s a profound exploration of grief, betrayal, and the immutable power of fate. This monumental oil on canvas, measuring an impressive 159 x 137 cm, resides within the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, a testament to its enduring artistic merit. Bourdon, a pivotal figure in the Baroque movement, masterfully captures the…
The oil on canvas titled Et in Arcadia Ego was painted by Sébastien Bourdon in 1637. This work emerged from the hand of a man born in 1616 in Montpellier, France. The pigment rests upon the fabric, capturing a moment of stillness within the Baroque tradition. It remains a quiet witness to the artist's early development.
is an oil on canvas by the French artist Sébastien Bourdon. Executed in France between 1634 and 1637, the work captures a pivotal moment of transformation and abduction. The composition centers on the mythological figure Europa, daughter of Agenor, king of Tyre, as she is carried away from the seashore.
The composition captures the physical and spiritual tension of the martyrdom of Saint Peter, executed upside down according to his own request. A swirling, upward motion defines the arrangement of figures, drawing the eye from the muscularity of the executioners in the lower foreground toward an angelic presence descending from the pale blue sky. The scene is characterized by a sense of heavy, physical struggle, emphasized by the low-angle perspective…
Sébastien Bourdon’s Deposition is an oil on canvas work centered on a profound religious scene. The composition captures the Deposition of Christ, a moment of intense grief and lamentation within the Christian tradition. Through the depiction of these figures, the artist explores the heavy emotional weight of the event.
St. Peter Exorcising a Possessed Woman1645 · Columbia Museum of Art
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?Abraham's Sacrifice near Bethel1640 · National Gallery of Ireland
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Crucifiement de Saint Pierre by Sébastien Bourdon1643
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Procris and Caephalus1638 · National Gallery Prague
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Sacrifice of Noah1640
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Esther before Ahasuerus1641
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A Scene from Roman History1645 · The Louvre
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The Liberation of Andromeda1650 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Lamentation of Christ at the Tomb1650 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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The Adoration of the Shepherds1650
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Beheading of Saint Protais1650
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John the Baptist Preaching on the Sea of Tiberias1657 · Portland Art Museum
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The Holy Family with Saints Elizabeth and the Infant John the Baptist1660 · Dayton Art Institute
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Painting1650 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
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Moses Defending the Daughters of Jethro1650 · Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Portrait of a Man1657 · Art Institute of Chicago
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Gipsy Camp1650 · Musée Fabre
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Dutch Mayor1650 · Musée des Beaux-Arts
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Self-portrait1650 · Opera House
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L'Invention du corps d'une sainte1660 · Musée Fabre
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La Déploration du Christ1667 · Musée Fabre
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Queen Christina of Sweden1643 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Massacre of the Innocents1642 · Hermitage Museum
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A Classical Landscape1660 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Scène d'intérieurThe Louvre
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Arvid Wittenberg, 1606-1657Nationalmuseum
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Le Christ et les enfantsThe Louvre
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Salomon sacrifiant aux idolesThe Louvre
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Presentation in the Temple1644 · The Louvre
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The Holy Family with St Elizabeth and the Infant St John the Baptist1660 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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Moses and the Brazen Serpent1653 · Museo del Prado
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The Finding of Moses1655 · National Gallery of Art
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Countess Ebba Sparre1652 · National Gallery of Art
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Bacchus and Ceres with Nymphs and Satyrs1600 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Classical ruins with figures1635 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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A bandits' cave1635 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Landscape1643 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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A Roman Lime Kiln1637 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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The Selling of Joseph by His Brothers1640 · Petworth House
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A Brawl in a Guard Room1640 · Dulwich Picture Gallery
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The Judgement of Midas1637 · Kingston Lacy
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Bacchus and Ceres with Nymphs and Satyrs1640 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Interior of an Inn1640 · Scottish National Gallery
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Jacob's Journey and the Pillar of Bethel1640 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery
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Landscape with a Mill1655 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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Paysage historique1660 · Musée Fabre
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Paysage historique1650 · Musee des Beaux-Arts
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The Return of the Ark1659 · National Gallery
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Portrait of a medalist, half-length1668
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The Baptism of Christ1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Portrait présumé de René DescartesThe Louvre
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Queen Christina of SwedenNationalmuseum
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Baptism of Jesus by Sébastien Bourdon
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Sainte-Geneviève by Sébastien Bourdon
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Laban Searching the Belongings of JacobMuseum of Fine Arts
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Rebecca and EleazarMuseum of Fine Arts
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Christ and the Samaritan WomanMuseum of Fine Arts
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The Departure of JacobNationalmuseum
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Kristina (1626-1689), queen of SwedenNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden
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Kristina (1626-1689), queen of SwedenNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden
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Johan Leijoncrona (dead 1687), court curator, married to Barbara Dorotea CrumbygelNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden
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The Fall of Simon Magus
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Bacchus and Ariadne on the Island of Naxos
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Descente de croixMusée Fabre
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The Adoration of the Golden Calf
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Family of beggars among ruinsNational Museum in Warsaw
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Eliézer et Rebecca au puits
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SEBASTIEN BOURDON (1616 1671)
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MARTIN BOURDON
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Repos de colporteurs
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Mendiants rassemblés près d'un four à chaux
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Portrait of a Young Boy
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La Sainte FamilleMusée National Magnin
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La Continence de ScipionMusée de Grenoble
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Self-portrait in a black coatDordrechts Museum
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Le martyre de saint Jean
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Portrait of the Field Lord
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LE CHRIST ENTOURE D'ANGES
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At the notary's office
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La Résurrection de LazareMusée National Magnin
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Portrait of a prelate
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LES ADIEUX DE DIDON ET ENEE
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The finding of Moses
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The Deposition1650 · The Louvre
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Miracle présumé de saint Martin Miracle de Saint Grégoire le Thaumaturge (ancien titre) Bourdon, Saint Martin ressuscitant un mort (autre titre) Bourdon, Miracle de Saint Martin (autre titre)Musée National Magnin
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A portrait of a ManNational Gallery Prague
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The Beggars1635 · The Louvre
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Adoration of the Magi1642 · Schloss Sanssouci
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Countess Ebba Sparre1653 · National Gallery of Art
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LA PRESENTATION AU TEMPLEThe Louvre
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Sébastien Bourdon | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Louvre |
Paris | 17 | LA DEPLORATION, A Scene from Roman History, Scène d'intérieur |
 Musée Fabre |
Montpellier | 7 | Adolf Johan von Pfalz, Count Palatine, Gipsy Camp, L'Invention du corps d'une sainte |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 5 | The Liberation of Andromeda, Lamentation of Christ at the Tomb, Queen Christina of Sweden |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 4 | King Charles X Gustavus, Arvid Wittenberg, 1606-1657, Queen Christina of Sweden |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 5 | Moses and the Burning Bush, Death of Dido, Massacre of the Innocents |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 3 | The Finding of Moses, Countess Ebba Sparre, Countess Ebba Sparre |
 National Portrait Gallery of Sweden |
Strängnäs | 3 | Kristina (1626-1689), queen of Sweden, Kristina (1626-1689), queen of Sweden, Johan Leijoncrona (dead 1687), court curator, married to Barbara Dorotea Crumbygel |
 Musée National Magnin |
Dijon | 3 | La Sainte Famille, La Résurrection de Lazare, Miracle présumé de saint Martin Miracle de Saint Grégoire le Thaumaturge (ancien titre) Bourdon, Saint Martin ressuscitant un mort (autre titre) Bourdon, Miracle de Saint Martin (autre titre) |
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Sébastien Bourdon’s “Death of Dido,” painted in 1637, is not merely a depiction of a legendary queen's demise; it’s a profound exploration of grief, betrayal, and the immutable power of fate. This monumental oil on canvas, measuring an impressive 159 x 137 cm, resides within the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, a testament to its enduring artistic merit. Bourdon, a pivotal figure in the Baroque movement, masterfully captures the…
This 1640 oil painting by Sébastien Bourdon presents a somber and dramatic Baroque scene depicting King Solomon and his court engaged in an idolatrous ritual. The composition is complex and crowded, utilizing a theatrical arrangement of figures centered around a sacrificial altar. Light enters from the upper left, creating a strong chiaroscuro effect that illuminates key faces and limbs while casting much of the background into deep shadow. The color…
A single light source strikes the face of Adolf Johan von Pfalz, carving his features out of a heavy, dark atmosphere. He sits in a three-quarter view, his body angled toward the viewer while his gaze maintains a steady, quiet dignity. The darkness behind him offers no distraction, pushing the nobleman forward into the light. His presence is defined by the sharp contrast between the pale, delicate lace of his…
The Holy Family with Saints Elizabeth and the Infant John the Baptist emerges from the brush of Sébastien Bourdon as a quiet moment of divine encounter. Dated 1660, the work captures a sacred gathering within a lush garden scene. Here, the figures of the Holy Family meet the infant John the Baptist, creating a sense of profound familial connection. The presence of angels adds a celestial layer to this earthly…
LA DEPLORATION, The Louvre, Paris. Adolf Johan von Pfalz, Count Palatine (1652) and King Charles X Gustavus (1652) come next.
LA DEPLORATION, Adolf Johan von Pfalz, Count Palatine, King Charles X Gustavus, King Solomon Sacrificing to the Idol, Moses and the Burning Bush, Death of Dido, Et in Arcadia Ego, The Rape of Europa, Crucifixion of Saint Peter Sketch for the "may" of Notre-Dame of 1643 and Deposition. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 133 works by Sébastien Bourdon, dated from 1635 to 1668.
Mostly in The Louvre (Paris), Musée Fabre (Montpellier) and Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1650s: 22 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Adolf Johan von Pfalz, Count Palatine among them.
On this page, the earliest is The Rape of Europa (1635) and the latest Portrait of a medalist, half-length (1668).
Man (19), People (14) and Figures (12), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 41 of the 100 works on this page.
Baroque, judging by the originals on this page.
LA DEPLORATION, A Scene from Roman History and Scène d'intérieur: the The Louvre, Paris holds 10 of the works on this page.
