Godefridus Schalcken

Godefridus Schalcken was an artist active during the late 17th century, with his documented professional period spanning from approximately 1675 through 1699. The artist’s output is represented in prominent international institutions, confirming the historical significance and museum-quality of the work.

Works attributed to Schalcken held in collections include nine documented pieces, comprising a majority of Godefridus Schalcken paintings and at least one print. These works are held by major collections such as the Mauritshuis and the National Gallery of Art.

The preserved paintings reflect a focus on portraiture and narrative scenes. Notable portrait works include Portrait of Diederick Hoeufft (1648-1719) and Portrait of Isabella Agneta Deutz (1658- 1694/96). Genre and allegorical subjects are also represented through titles such as Woman Weaving a Crown of Flowers, Young Woman with Pigeons (Venus?), and A Useless Moral Lesson. As these historical artworks are generally considered public domain, Godefridus Schalcken prints and paintings are often available as high-quality prints for study and preservation.