Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers, documented as active in 1782, is known primarily through his graphical output, which consists primarily of drawings and a single print represented in institutional holdings.

Fifteen works attributed to the artist are currently preserved in museum collections, confirming the historical significance of Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers prints and drawings. These documented holdings, comprising 14 drawings and one print, are housed entirely within the Rijksmuseum collection. His subjects generally encompass genre scenes, domestic interiors, and historical narrative moments.

Notable works include the detailed interior study Balzaal met dansende paren en een orkest (Ballroom with dancing couples and an orchestra), the dramatic rendering Brand in een huis (Fire in a house), and the domestic scene Bedelaar ontvangt een aalmoes van een dame (Beggar receiving an alms from a lady). He also depicted specific historical incidents, evidenced by multiple renderings related to the event, De arrestatie van Pieter Dirksz. Hasselaer.

As these works reside in major institutional collections, much of this 18th-century output is often cataloged and available as downloadable artwork or royalty-free images for scholarly and educational use. The preservation of these compositions ensures their continuous availability as museum-quality reproductions or high-quality prints.