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Gerrit Dow Collection

Gerrit Dow was a man of many talents and passions. He was an artist, a philosopher, and a lover of nature

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Young Woman with a Lighted Candle at a Window, 1658. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Young Woman with a Lighted Candle at a Window, 1658. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Young Woman with a Lighted Candle at a Window, 1658.

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl At A Window, c1655. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Girl At A Window, c1655. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Girl At A Window, c1655.

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Portrait of a Man, possibly a Self-portrait, late 1640s. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Portrait of a Man, possibly a Self-portrait, late 1640s. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Portrait of a Man, possibly a Self-portrait, late 1640s

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl lighting a lantern, 1795. Creator: Abraham Delfos

Girl lighting a lantern, 1795. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Girl lighting a lantern, 1795

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Creator: Abraham Lion Zeelander

Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Creator: Abraham Lion Zeelander
Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Woman with sewing basket surrounded by domestic paraphernalia and half-completed tasks

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Old Woman Reading, c.1631-c.1632. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Old Woman Reading, c.1631-c.1632. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Old Woman Reading, c.1631-c.1632. Other Title(s): Old Woman reading a Lectionary : the so-called portrait of Rembrandt's mother, Neeltgen Willemsdr van Zuijdtbroeck (d. 1640)

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: A Hermit, 1664. Creator: Gerrit Dou

A Hermit, 1664. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Hermit, 1664

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: A Fisherman's Wife, 1653. Creator: Gerrit Dou

A Fisherman's Wife, 1653. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Fisherman's Wife, 1653

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Gerhard Douw's Portrait of Himself, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson

Gerhard Douw's Portrait of Himself, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson
Gerhard Douw's Portrait of Himself, 1857. Engraving of "An Interior with a Young Viola Player", a painting by Dutch artist Gerrit Dou (1613-1675)

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: The Doctor, 1650-1669. Creator: Unknown

The Doctor, 1650-1669. Creator: Unknown
The Doctor, 1650-1669

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou

A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: A Hermit, 1640-1740. Creator: Circle of Dou, Gerard (1613-1675)

A Hermit, 1640-1740. Creator: Circle of Dou, Gerard (1613-1675)
A Hermit, 1640-1740

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1628-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1628-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1628-1675

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Head of an African, 1628-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Head of an African, 1628-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Head of an African, 1628-1675

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Man Smoking a Pipe, c.1650. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Man Smoking a Pipe, c.1650. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Man Smoking a Pipe, c.1650. Other Title(s): Man Smoking a PipeSelf Portrait

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Johan Wittert van der Aa (1604-1670), 1646. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Johan Wittert van der Aa (1604-1670), 1646. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Johan Wittert van der Aa (1604-1670), 1646

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Portrait of a Couple in a Landscape, 1630-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Portrait of a Couple in a Landscape, 1630-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Portrait of a Couple in a Landscape, 1630-1675. Other Title(s): Portrait of a couple, thought to be Adriaen Wittert van der Aa and Maria Knotter

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window, 1645-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window, 1645-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window, 1645-1675

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: A Hermitin Prayer, 1645-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou

A Hermitin Prayer, 1645-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Hermitin Prayer, 1645-1675

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Portrait of Gerard Dou, the Painter, 1660/80. Creator: Godfried Schalcken

Portrait of Gerard Dou, the Painter, 1660/80. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Portrait of Gerard Dou, the Painter, 1660/80

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Wine Cellar with Men Playing Cards, 18th century. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Wine Cellar with Men Playing Cards, 18th century. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Wine Cellar with Men Playing Cards, 18th century

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl with a Candle, 1657-1658. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Girl with a Candle, 1657-1658. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Girl with a Candle, 1657-1658

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl with a Parrot, 1655-1691. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland

Girl with a Parrot, 1655-1691. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland
Girl with a Parrot, 1655-1691. Earlier ascribed to Gerrit Dou (1613 - 1675)

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Girl with a Candle, 1628-1775. Creator: Unknown

Girl with a Candle, 1628-1775. Creator: Unknown
Girl with a Candle, 1628-1775

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: The Hermit, 1670. Creator: Gerrit Dou

The Hermit, 1670. Creator: Gerrit Dou
The Hermit, 1670

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Bust of a Bearded Man, c. 1642 / 1645. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Bust of a Bearded Man, c. 1642 / 1645. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Bust of a Bearded Man, c. 1642/1645

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Self-Portrait, ca. 1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou

Self-Portrait, ca. 1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Self-Portrait, ca. 1665

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Gerard Douw, (1613-1675), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Gerard Douw, (1613-1675), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gerard Douw, (1613-1675), 1830. Gerrit Dou (1613-1675) Dutch Golden Age painter noted for his trompe l oeil and strong chiaroscuro. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Milkmaid after the painting of G. Dou in the Cabinet of Mr. Poullain, mid-17th century

Milkmaid after the painting of G. Dou in the Cabinet of Mr. Poullain, mid-17th century
Milkmaid after the painting of G.Dou in the Cabinet of Mr. Poullain, mid-17th century

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Gerrit Dou, 1613 A

Gerrit Dou, 1613 A

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Dutch painter, 1816. Artist: John Corner

Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Dutch painter, 1816. Artist: John Corner
Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Dutch painter, 1816. Plate taken from Portraits of Celebrated Painters, Part I, by John Corner (London, 1816)

Background imageGerrit Dow Collection: La Menagere, c1630-1670Artist: Gerrit Dou

La Menagere, c1630-1670Artist: Gerrit Dou
La Menagere, c1630-1670



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Gerrit Dow was a man of many talents and passions. He was an artist, a philosopher, and a lover of nature. His paintings were known for their intricate detail and vibrant colors, capturing the beauty of the world around him. But beyond his artistic skills, Gerrit was also a deep thinker who pondered life's big questions with curiosity and wisdom. In his free time, Gerrit could often be found exploring the great outdoors, immersing himself in the natural world that inspired so much of his work. Whether hiking through lush forests or gazing at star-filled skies, he found solace and inspiration in the wonders of creation. But perhaps what truly set Gerrit apart was his kind heart and generous spirit. He believed in using his art to make a positive impact on the world, whether through raising awareness for environmental causes or supporting local charities. His legacy lives on not just in his beautiful paintings but in the hearts of all who knew him as a friend and mentor. Gerrit Dow may have passed from this earth, but his legacy continues to inspire us to see beauty in every corner of our world and to always approach life with wonder and gratitude.