Pieter Claesz. Soutman

Pieter Claesz. Soutman maintained a long and active career documented between the years 1580 and 1640. His represented oeuvre demonstrates competence across various media, including painting, drawing, and printmaking.

The current holdings documented in museum collections feature 11 Pieter Claesz. Soutman prints, 3 drawings, and 1 painting. The thematic range of the documented work centers on both formal portraiture and religious narrative. Significant examples of his portraiture include Maria Anna of Spain, Marie de Medici, and Portrait of a Nobleman in Armor. The single documented painting is the Portrait of a Man, while the religious component is exemplified by the work Christus geeft de sleutels van het koninkrijk van de hemel aan Petrus.

The significance of Pieter Claesz. Soutman’s work is established through its presence in major public institutions. Collections preserving works by the artist include the Rijksmuseum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Gallery of Art. The availability of these historical pieces confirms their lasting museum-quality appeal and allows the dissemination of high-quality prints for study and appreciation.