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17th century art

The Walker Art Gallery's collection of 17th century art is rich in Dutch landscapes and portraits. It also features works from several Old Masters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Murillo. Many of the works originated in aristocratic collections built by people such as Charles I, the Duke of Devonshire and the Earl of Derby.

Please note that this is only a selection from our collection.

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'The Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth and the Child Baptist' 1630-35, Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
'The Virgin and Child with
St Elizabeth and the Child Baptist'
Peter Paul Rubens

'Self-portrait as a young man' c1630, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669)
'Self-portrait as a young man'
Rembrandt van Rijn

'The Magdalen' c1630 - 39, Paulus Bor (c1600 - 1669)
'The Magdalen'
Paulus Bor

'View of Dordrecht' 1644, Jan van Goyen (1596 - 1656) 'View of Dordrecht'
Jan van Goye

'Landscape with the ashes of Phocion' 1648, Nicolas Poussin (1593/4 - 1665)
'Landscape with the ashes of Phocion'
Nicolas Poussin

'River scene with a ferry boat' 1650, Salomon van Ruysdael (c1600/02 - 1670)
'River scene with a ferry boat'
Salomon van Ruysdael

'The New Church at Delft with the tomb of William of Orange' 1667, Hendrik Cornelisz van Vliet (1611/12 - 1675)
'The New Church at Delft'
Hendrik Cornelisz van Vliet

'Virgin and Child in Glory' 1673, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1618 -1682)
'Virgin and Child in Glory'
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

'King Charles II' 1685, Godfrey Kneller (1646 - 1723) 'King Charles II'
Godfrey Kneller

Roman Catholic Church Silver, 17th century
Roman Catholic Church Silver
Belgium

   

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