Pieter Molijn

Pieter Molijn was an artist whose documented activity spanned the period 1626 to 1652. His catalog of works, as represented in major museum collections, includes examples of drawing, painting, and printmaking, showcasing his competence across various media.

Six works are documented in collections, comprising four prints, one drawing, and one painting. These pieces demonstrate Molijn’s attention to figural genre scenes and landscapes. The prints often depict intimate daily interactions or military encounters, exemplified by titles such as Soldier Receiving an Order from a Sitting Officer, Three Peasants and a Woman, and Woman Conversing with a Peasant. The variety of his output is further established by the painting Landscape with Open Gate.

A crucial body of works, including several high-quality prints and his drawing Woman and Child Standing near a Seated Peasant, is held in the National Gallery of Art. As with many historical masters, documentation relating to Pieter Molijn prints and related pieces often enters the public domain, making his work accessible for wider study. Researchers utilize digitized records to locate downloadable artwork and reproductions, facilitating deeper engagement with his contributions to seventeenth-century graphic arts.