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Wouter Crabeth II Paintings: The 9 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 9 works by Wouter Crabeth II in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Wouter Crabeth II's most famous painting is Company Making Music (1635), whose original hangs in the Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest. The assumption of the Virgin (1628) and Adoration of the kings (1631) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 9 works by Wouter Crabeth II in our catalog, the gallery presents the 9 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
1594 – 1644, Gouda
Most works: Museum Gouda
The gallery's top 10 Wouter Crabeth II paintings
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The Incredulity of St Thomas, Wouter Pietersz II Crabeth, c. 1626 - c. 1630
Apart from the obvious stylistic affinities with other works in his oeuvre, Crabeth’s authorship of this monumental Incredulity of St Thomas is secured by way of an inscription on a print by Cornelis van Dalen which reproduces the painting.5 In his 1981-82 review of Nicolson’s The International Caravaggesque Movement, Slatkes claimed that the painting is signed in the lower left corner.6 Recent examination of the painting, however, did not bring…
The museums that keep Wouter Crabeth II's originals
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Wouter Crabeth II | Paintings from this list |
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 Museum Gouda |
Gouda | 4 | The assumption of the Virgin, Adoration of the kings, Officers and Guardsmen of the Company of Colonel Herman Herbertsz. |
 Szépművészeti Múzeum |
Budapest | 1 | Company Making Music |
 National Museum in Warsaw |
Warsaw | 1 | Card players |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 1 | The Cardsharps |
 Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp |
Antwerp | 1 | Pastoral Amusement |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 1 | The Incredulity of St Thomas, Wouter Pietersz II Crabeth, c. 1626 - c. 1630 |
Wouter Crabeth II, one signature painting per decade
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
1640s
Officers and Guardsmen of the Company of Colonel Herman Herbertsz.
Age 46 – 50
3 works this decade
Wouter Crabeth II's paintings: the gallery answers
Which Wouter Crabeth II painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer
Company Making Music (1635), Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest. The assumption of the Virgin (1628) and Adoration of the kings (1631) come next.
How old was Wouter Crabeth II on completing Company Making Music?Reveal the answer
41 years old: Company Making Music dates from 1635, and Wouter Crabeth II was born in 1594.
How many works did Wouter Crabeth II create?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 9 works by Wouter Crabeth II, dated from 1628 to 1644.
Where do Wouter Crabeth II's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museum Gouda (Gouda), Szépművészeti Múzeum (Budapest) and National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw). The museum table above lists them all.
When did Wouter Crabeth II create the most famous paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1630s: 4 of the 9 works on this page were made then, Company Making Music among them.
Which are Wouter Crabeth II's earliest and latest famous works?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is The assumption of the Virgin (1628) and the latest Officers and Guardsmen of the Company of Colonel Herman Herbertsz. (1644).
Which Wouter Crabeth II originals does the Museum Gouda hold?Reveal the answer
The assumption of the Virgin, Adoration of the kings and Officers and Guardsmen of the Company of Colonel Herman Herbertsz.: the Museum Gouda, Gouda holds 4 of the works on this page.
Wouter Crabeth II: the artist
early life and influences
wouter pietersz ii crabeth, a prominent figure in the dutch golden age, was born in 1594 in gouda, netherlands. as the son of pieter woutersz. crabeth, a writer and politician, wouter's early life was marked by an immersion in the world of art and politics.artistic journey
wouter pietersz ii crabeth embarked on a 13-year journey to france and italy, which significantly influenced his artistic style. upon returning to gouda in 1628, he established himself as a notable painter, particularly known for his captivating works:- the adoration of the magi (1631), a masterpiece that showcases his skill in capturing the essence of biblical narratives.
- the amusement of the shepherds, a testament to his ability to balance vividness with serenity.
artistic legacy and significance
wouter pietersz ii crabeth's contributions to the dutch golden age are multifaceted: key achievements:- his work the adoration of the magi (1631) is a prime example of his skill in capturing the essence of biblical narratives.
- his influence on the gouda stained glass works, which can be seen in the style of douwe juwes de dowe, another notable dutch golden age painter.
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conclusion
wouter pietersz ii crabeth, with his profound influence on the dutch golden age, remains an enigmatic figure, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire art lovers worldwide. through OriginalUniqueArt.com, experience the magic of his works and those of his contemporaries, offering a unique glimpse into the netherlands' rich artistic heritage.- visit OriginalUniqueArt.com for more on dutch golden age painters.
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