Matthys van den Bergh

Matthys van den Bergh was an artist active during the Dutch Golden Age, with documented activity spanning the years 1627 to 1682. His represented body of work consists primarily of detailed preparatory drawings and figural studies, reflecting the academic and genre interests prevalent in 17th-century Dutch artistic practice.

Fourteen of Van den Bergh's drawings are currently preserved in institutional collections, confirming the artist's historical relevance. The documented works cover a range of subjects, including portraiture, religious themes, and landscape studies. Notable examples include the devotional sketch H. Catharina in contemplatie and the studies of human form, Vrouwenkopje and Schets van het hoofd van een neerziende vrouw. The collection also holds the topographical depiction Gezicht op Veere, demonstrating his ability across different genres.

A significant portion of his known output is held by the Rijksmuseum, establishing the provenance and credibility of his oeuvre. Due to the historical age of these works, Matthys van den Bergh's pieces frequently fall into the public domain, allowing institutions to provide high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for educational and research purposes.