Dutch 17th Century

The artistic designation Dutch 17th Century refers to an unknown artist or workshop active during the Dutch Golden Age, primarily spanning the period from 1600 to 1675. This figure is represented across multiple media, reflecting the broad creative output characteristic of the era, which included drawings, prints, and paintings.

The documented oeuvre attributed to this designation consists of seven works held in the prestigious collections of the National Gallery of Art. This includes three drawings, three Dutch 17th Century prints, and one painting, establishing a presence across the key formats of 17th-century production.

Notable compositions held in the collection include the print Anna Maria van Schurman, the drawing Head of a Young Man [recto], and the accompanying study Drapery Study (verso). The artist also created formal pieces such as the painting Portrait of a Man and the conceptual work Allegory in Honor of a Gentleman.

These museum-quality works offer insight into the portraiture and graphic arts traditions of the period. As institutional holdings, many of these historical pieces are available as downloadable artwork for scholarly research and public appreciation.