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Brekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection

Brekelenkam Quiringh van was a Dutch painter known for his intricate and detailed interior scenes

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Old Woman Reading the Bible, 1663. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Old Woman Reading the Bible, 1663. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Old Woman Reading the Bible, 1663

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Working woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Working woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Working woman, mid 17th century

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: The bloodletting, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos

The bloodletting, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos
The bloodletting, 1776

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Confidential advice, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos

Confidential advice, 1776. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Confidential advice, 1776

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: The fishwife, 1650-1670. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

The fishwife, 1650-1670. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The fishwife, 1650-1670

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: A Mother Feeding Porridge to her Child, 1653-1655. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

A Mother Feeding Porridge to her Child, 1653-1655. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
A Mother Feeding Porridge to her Child, 1653-1655

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: The Tailor's Workshop, 1661-1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

The Tailor's Workshop, 1661-1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Tailor's Workshop, 1661-1662

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: The Mousetrap, 1660. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

The Mousetrap, 1660. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Mousetrap, 1660

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. One holds a ceramic drinking vessel, the other lights his clay pipe from a chafing dish

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Interior with Fisherman and Man beside a Bobbin and Spool, 1663

Interior with Fisherman and Man beside a Bobbin and Spool, 1663. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Fisherman and Man beside a Bobbin and Spool, 1663

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: A Confidential Chat, 1661. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

A Confidential Chat, 1661. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
A Confidential Chat, 1661

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Other Title(s): Reading Aloud

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Old Woman at her Meal, 1635-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Old Woman at her Meal, 1635-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Old Woman at her Meal, 1635-1668

Background imageBrekelenkam Quiringh Van Collection: Sentimental Conversation, early 1660s. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Sentimental Conversation, early 1660s. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Sentimental Conversation, early 1660s



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Brekelenkam Quiringh van was a Dutch painter known for his intricate and detailed interior scenes. His works often depicted everyday life in 17th century Holland, capturing the essence of domesticity and quiet moments. Van's paintings are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, from the patterns on the rugs to the reflections in the mirrors. His use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism that draws viewers into his world. Van's compositions are carefully arranged, with each object placed thoughtfully within the frame to create a harmonious balance. The figures in his paintings are often engaged in mundane activities such as reading, sewing, or playing musical instruments, yet there is an air of tranquility and serenity that permeates his work. Despite not achieving widespread recognition during his lifetime, Brekelenkam Quiringh van's paintings have since been rediscovered and appreciated for their technical skill and emotional resonance. His ability to capture intimate moments with such precision has solidified his place as a master of genre painting in Dutch art history.