Adriaen Vander Werff Collection

A young Painter, 1670-1690. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A young Painter, 1670-1690

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Godard van Reede, Lord of Amerongen, 1690-1703. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Godard van Reede, Lord of Amerongen, 1690-1703

A Couple Making Love in a Park Spied on by Children, 1694. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A Couple Making Love in a Park Spied on by Children, 1694

God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible, 1717. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible, 1717

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Bubble-blowing Girl with a Vanitas Still Life, 1680-1775. Creator: Unknown
Bubble-blowing Girl with a Vanitas Still Life, 1680-1775. Manner of Adriaen van der Werff

Portrait of Margaretha Rendorp, Wife of Jan van de Poll, 1692. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
Portrait of Margaretha Rendorp, Wife of Jan van de Poll, 1692

A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718

Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Manner of Adriaen van der Werff

Self-portrait with the Portrait of his Wife, Margaretha van Rees, and their Daughter Maria, 1699

Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d

William of Orange, c1878. Creator: Unknown
William of Orange, c1878. Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), Stadtholder of the Netherlands. Known as William the Silent

Guillaume Premier Prince D Orange, (late 17th-early 18th century). Creator: Gerald Valck
Guillaume Premier Prince D Orange, (late 17th-early 18th century). Portrait of William I of Orange-Nassau, Stadtholder of the Netherlands

Marguerite, (late 17th-early 18th century). Creator: Gerald Valck
Marguerite, (late 17th-early 18th century). Portrait of Margaret Tudor (1489-1541), Queen consort of King James IV of Scotland and elder sister of King Henry VIII

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Adriaen van der Werff was a Dutch painter known for his exquisite and highly detailed portraits and historical scenes. Born in 1659, he quickly rose to prominence in the art world with his masterful use of light and shadow, creating stunningly realistic images that captured the essence of his subjects. Van der Werff's work often featured elegant figures dressed in luxurious clothing, set against elaborate backgrounds that showcased his skill at creating intricate textures and patterns. His attention to detail was unmatched, with every brushstroke carefully considered to create a sense of depth and realism. Despite his success during his lifetime, Van der Werff's reputation waned after his death in 1722. However, modern art historians have rediscovered his talent and are once again recognizing him as one of the most talented painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Today, Adriaen van der Werff's works can be found in museums around the world, where they continue to captivate viewers with their beauty and technical mastery. His legacy lives on as a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend time and connect us with our shared humanity.