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The 1 Most Famous Theodor van Pee Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Theodor van Pee in our catalogue
In short
A painter and his muse in a workshop (1719) is the Theodor van Pee painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe. Among the 1 works of Theodor van Pee in our catalog, these 1 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1668 – 1746, Amsterdam
Most works: Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
Top 10 paintings by Theodor van Pee, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Theodor van Pee's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Theodor van Pee | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Carlsruhe | 1 | A painter and his muse in a workshop |
Theodor van Pee across the years: the unique originals of each
All the dated Theodor van Pee originals shown here belong to a single year, 1719: they appear in order of fame.
Works per year
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Theodor van Pee's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Theodor van Pee?Reveal the answer
A painter and his muse in a workshop (1719).
At what age did Theodor van Pee create A painter and his muse in a workshop?Reveal the answer
51 years old: A painter and his muse in a workshop dates from 1719, and Theodor van Pee was born in 1668.
How many works by Theodor van Pee are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Theodor van Pee.
Where can the most famous Theodor van Pee originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe (Carlsruhe). The museum table above lists them all.
Theodor van Pee: a portrait of the artist
The Life and Career of Theodor van Pee
Born in Amsterdam, Theodor van Pee was the son of the painter Jan van Pee and Hendrika. Although he initially trained as an apprentice to a jeweller to join the Goldsmiths' Guild, he eventually sought his father's permission to train as a painter. He is believed to have been a pupil of his father, though his maternal grandfather, Mathijs Hendriks Krayvelt, was also a painter who likely contributed to his training. Theodor traveled to Rome to study the works of artists such as Raphael, Giulio Romano, and Correggio, yet he remained a Lutheran throughout his life.
His early career saw success with various commissions, including studies of Northern Italian gypsies and portraits of the Masters of the Amsterdam Tailors’ Guild. As the economic recession in the Netherlands followed the Peace of Ryswick, he diversified his business by selling painted garden furniture, statuary, and carved timber. He also became a dealer in Italian paintings, and in 1715, he took his collection to London to find buyers among English noblemen and merchants.
Later Years and Legacy
While in London, Theodor was commissioned by Sir Matthew Decker to paint a ceiling-piece of life-size figures. Despite facing financial challenges following the collapse of the South Sea Company stock, he continued his business of selling ornamental objects. After seven years in London, he returned to the Netherlands, where he was a member of the Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke in 1737. His artistic skill was recognized through commissions such as the portrait of Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argens, and the Abbé Prévost.
Theodor van Pee died in The Hague. His estate, which included twenty-four paintings by him and two by his father, was sold at auction in 1747. His daughter, Henrietta, studied painting under him and married one of his pupils, Hermanus Wolters.