Gerard ter Borch is the best-known artist with works in the Museum De Waag; next come Hendrick ter Brugghen, Jan de Baen and Pieter van Anraedt.
Below, the 20 best-known of the 79 artists with works of the Museum De Waag in our catalogue (163 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
The masters of the originals
The 10 masters whose originals hang in the Museum De Waag
For each master: where and when they were born, their movement, how many originals the museum keeps in our catalogue, a note from their life, and the originals to see.
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Dutch Golden Age
1. Gerard ter Borch 1617–1681
1617–1681 Born in Zwolle, Netherlands Dutch Golden Age 5 originals at the Museum De Waag
By 1632, Gerard ter Borch is in Amsterdam. By 1635, he is in London, absorbing the atmosphere of the English court.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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Baroque
2. Hendrick ter Brugghen 1588–1629
1588–1629 Born in The Hague, Netherlands Baroque 4 originals at the Museum De Waag
Born in 1588 amidst the political shifts of Overijssel, his early life was shaped by a lineage of service; his father, Jan Egbertsz ter Brugghen, held a position of prestige as secretary to the Court of Utrecht.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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Baroque
3. Jan de Baen 1633–1702
1633–1702 Born in Haarlem, Netherlands Baroque 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
Taken into the care of his uncle, Hinderk Pyman—a magistrate and painter residing in Emden—de Baen received his first brushstrokes of inspiration from a man who would instill in him an initial appreciation for artistic endeavor.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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4. Pieter van Anraedt 1635–1678
1635–1678 Born in Utrecht, Netherlands 3 originals at the Museum De Waag
Born in an unknown location sometime around the mid-17th century – records are frustratingly sparse – he flourished primarily during the late Baroque period, though his style defies easy categorization. What little is known suggests a life dedicated entirely to his art, eschewing public recognition for the pursuit of inner vision. Despite the pervasive darkness, Van Anraedt's paintings are never entirely devoid of hope.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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5. Pierre Frédéric de La Croix 1709–1782
1709–1782 Born in France, France 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
pierre frédéric de la croix, a french artist born in 1709, defied the conventions of his time by mastering the art of pastel portraiture despite being deaf and mute. his life's work is a testament to his perseverance and innate talent. de la croix moved to the hague, where he joined the confrerie pictura in 1753, marking a significant milestone in his career. his daughter, susanna, married the renowned flower painter jan van os, and another family member, known only as 'j. de la croix', also gained recognition for their pastel portraits, inspired by pierre's techniques.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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6. Gerhard Jan Palthe 1681–1767
1681–1767 Born in Denekamp, Netherlands 4 originals at the Museum De Waag
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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7. Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller 1855–1925
1855–1925 Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
The historical importance of Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller extends beyond his individual technical achievements; he represents a vital evolutionary link in 19th-century European art.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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8. Johanna Aleida Budde 1800–1852
1800–1852 Born in Deventer, Netherlands 3 originals at the Museum De Waag
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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9. Paul Bodifée 1866–1938
1866–1938 Born in Deventer, Netherlands 22 originals at the Museum De Waag
Johannes Petrus Paulus Bodifée, known to many as Paul, lived a life deeply connected to the landscapes of his home. Born in 1866 in Deventer, Holland, he was the son of Matthias Joseph Bodifée and Elizabeth Hendriks. While his training took him to Amsterdam, his heart remained tied to the provinces of Overijssel. In 1896, he married Rosa Elisa Leeuw, the daughter of a prominent architect from Nijmegen.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
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10. Jan Hendrik Doeleman 1848–1913
1848–1913 Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands 3 originals at the Museum De Waag
Jan Hendrik Doeleman was born on March 5, 1848, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, into a family headed by Jacobus Doeleman and Maria Elisabeth Oldenburg. In 1871, his burgeoning talent was recognized when he received a scholarship from King Willem III, a distinction that marked his early promise within the Dutch artistic community. By 1877, his technical proficiency had reached a level that allowed him to transition from student to instructor.
Originals at the Museum De Waag
The masters, continued
No. 11 to No. 20: more masters of the Museum De Waag
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11. Jan Derk Huibers
1829–1918 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
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12. Willem Adriaan Alexander Liernur
1856–1917 · born in The Hague, Netherlands · 4 originals at the Museum De Waag
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13. Herman Wolbers
1856–1926 · born in Heemstede, Netherlands · 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
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14. Jan Wessel van Delden
1820–1848 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 14 originals at the Museum De Waag
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15. Bartus Korteling
1853–1930 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 10 originals at the Museum De Waag
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16. Arnoldus Antonius Christianus van 't Zant
1815–1889 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 4 originals at the Museum De Waag
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17. C. de Lange
1862–1914 · 6 originals at the Museum De Waag
- Girl at Wash Tub (1895)
- Seated Girl in Pink Dress (1895)
- Young Woman at Piano (1895)
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18. Johan Bokhorst
1865–1942 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 4 originals at the Museum De Waag
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19. Johan Ernst Bäumer
1870–1919 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 6 originals at the Museum De Waag
- Self-Portrait (1904)
- Sand Road near Rijssen (1904)
- Rye Fields on the Esch near Rijssen (1904)
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20. Engelbart Bokhorst
1871–1939 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 2 originals at the Museum De Waag
- Portrait of C.A.J. de Gruyter (1892)
- The Zwolseweg in Deventer (1900)
The house in figures
The masters of the Museum De Waag, in figures
The masters with the most originals at the Museum De Waag
Masters with two originals or more, by century of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by country of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by movement
Women masters
The women whose originals hang in the Museum De Waag
3 women masters, 10 originals, in our catalogue of the Museum De Waag.
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C. de Lange
1862–1914 · 6 originals at the Museum De Waag
- Girl at Wash Tub (1895)
- Seated Girl in Pink Dress (1895)
- Young Woman at Piano (1895)
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Johanna Aleida Budde
1800–1852 · born in Deventer, Netherlands · 3 originals at the Museum De Waag
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Sina Mesdag-van Houten
1834–1909 · born in Groningen, Netherlands · 1 originals at the Museum De Waag
Asked of us
Questions on the masters of the Museum De Waag
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Who is the most famous artist in the Museum De Waag?
Gerard ter Borch, with 5 works at the Museum De Waag in our catalogue (Portrait of Hendrik Nilant (1609-1684), Portrait of the Magistrates of Deventer and Group Portrait of the Deventer Magistraat in the Stadhuis in 1667); then Hendrick ter Brugghen and Jan de Baen.
Which Gerard ter Borch works are in the Museum De Waag?
5 works by Gerard ter Borch at the Museum De Waag are in our catalogue: Portrait of Hendrik Nilant (1609-1684) (1670), Portrait of the Magistrates of Deventer (1667), Group Portrait of the Deventer Magistraat in the Stadhuis in 1667 (1667) and Portrait of Gisbert Cuper (1644-1716) (1675) among them.
How many Hendrick ter Brugghen paintings are in the Museum De Waag?
4 works by Hendrick ter Brugghen at the Museum De Waag are in our catalogue: Saint Mark writing his Gospel (1621), Saint John writing his Gospel (1621), Saint Luke writing the gospel (1621) and St. Matthew writing his Gospel (1621) among them.
How many Jan de Baen paintings are in the Museum De Waag?
2 works by Jan de Baen at the Museum De Waag are in our catalogue: Portrait of Gisbert Cuper (1644-1716) (1685) and Portrait of Aleida van Suchtelen (1648-1689) (1685) among them.
Who are the top 10 artists in the Museum De Waag?
The ten best-known artists with works in the Museum De Waag are Gerard ter Borch (5), Hendrick ter Brugghen (4), Jan de Baen (2), Pieter van Anraedt (3), Pierre Frédéric de La Croix (2), Gerhard Jan Palthe (4), Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller (2), Johanna Aleida Budde (3), Paul Bodifée (22) and Jan Hendrik Doeleman (3).
Who has the most paintings in the collection of the Museum De Waag?
Our catalogue holds 22 works by Paul Bodifée at the Museum De Waag; next come Jan Wessel van Delden (14), Bartus Korteling (10) and C. de Lange (6).
Does the Museum De Waag have any Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at the Museum De Waag.
Is Pablo Picasso in the Museum De Waag?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at the Museum De Waag.
Which women artists are in the Museum De Waag?
3 women artists have works of the Museum De Waag in our catalogue, among them C. de Lange (6), Johanna Aleida Budde (3) and Sina Mesdag-van Houten (1).
Which countries are the painters of the Museum De Waag from?
Counting the artists with two works or more, the Museum De Waag holds painters born mostly in Netherlands (18) and France (1).
Who is the earliest artist in the Museum De Waag?
Most of the artists with two works or more at the Museum De Waag were born in the 19th century (13 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629), the latest Engelbart Bokhorst (1871–1939).
How many artists have works in the Museum De Waag?
Our catalogue lists 79 artists with at least one work at the Museum De Waag, 20 of them with two or more, born between 1588 and 1871 in 2 countries.
The house
The Museum De Waag, Deventer, in a few lines
The Weight of History on the Brink
Constructed in 1528, this structure functioned as a weighing house, a place where the commerce of a Hanseatic city was measured and verified. The architecture is defined by its three stories, three spirelets, and a distinctive stair tower that rises above the street. Inside, the atmosphere reflects the transition from a center of trade to a repository of local memory. The space has evolved through various roles, serving as a drawing school and a telegraph station before becoming a museum in 1915. It is a site where the tangible remnants of Deventer's past are held in careful stillness.
The Collected Presence
The collection within these walls offers a window into the social and material life of the region. The holdings include: Ancient coins and medieval artefacts that speak to the earliest layers of settlement. Showpieces that illustrate the craftsmanship of bygone eras. Items related to the history of Deventer Koek and the city's identity as a Book City. Paintings and portraits held here provide a visual record of the people and the era. The works of artists such as Gerard ter Borch and Hendrick ter Brugghen are present, offering glimpses of seventeenth-century life. Portraits like those of the Deventer Magistraat or the various studies of men and women in period dress allow for a direct encounter with the faces of the past. These works exist as silent observers of the history they depict.
The famous originals of the Museum De WaagThe Museum De Waag: the full page, 163 originalsThe museums of Deventer
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of the Museum De Waag in our catalogue are ranked by fame: the Wikipedia language editions that describe them, the visits to their OriginalUniqueArt.com page and our studio's ranking. Originals are counted in our catalogue — one entry per work, without details, studies or copies — not in the museum's inventory. Every date, birthplace and movement is the catalogue's; the notes are drawn from the master's biography.
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