Bernhard Schreuder

Bernhard Schreuder is an artist whose documented activity centers around the year 1767. His known output consists primarily of prints, with 15 works represented in institutional collections that establish his focus as a printmaker documenting genre scenes and daily life.

Schreuder’s subjects span a range of contemporary and domestic scenes. Key examples of his work include the rural gathering depicted in Boerenfeest and the intimate interior study Interieur met boeren bij een haard. His portfolio also includes depictions of commerce and street life, such as the activity captured in Lossen van aangemeerde schepen and the figural study Kwakzalver. A small number of works touch upon allegorical or classical themes, exemplified by Drie putti bij een aambeeld.

The professional credibility of Bernhard Schreuder prints is affirmed by his inclusion in prominent institutional holdings. At least 15 works by Schreuder are preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Due to the early date of his activity, Schreuder’s surviving works are typically available today in the public domain, offering access to high-quality prints for researchers and collectors.