Pieter De Hoog Collection

Interior of the Council Chamber of Amsterdam Town Hall, 1663. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior of the Council Chamber of Amsterdam Town Hall, 1663. Amsterdam Town Hall was designed by Jacob van Campen. Construction began in 1648 and the room depicted here was in use by 1655

Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. De Hooch depicts a typical Dutch interior. The mother is busy sewing but also attends to her small son

Interior with a Young Lady Reading a Letter, 1668. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Young Lady Reading a Letter, 1668

Interior with a Mother close to a Crib, from c.1665 until 1665. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Mother close to a Crib, from c.1665 until 1665

A Mother Delousing her Child's Hair, Known as ‘A Mother's Duty, c.1660-c.1661. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Mother Delousing her Child's Hair, Known as A Mother's Duty, c.1660-c.1661. A mother is inspecting her child's hair for lice

Portrait of Pieter de Hooch, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter de Hooch, 1750-1800. After alleged self-portrait of Pieter de Hooch

Figures in a Courtyard behind a House, c.1663-c.1665. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Figures in a Courtyard behind a House, c.1663-c.1665. Other Title(s): Three Women and a Man in the Courtyard behind a House

Interior with Women beside a Linen Cupboard, 1663. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with Women beside a Linen Cupboard, 1663. Other Title(s): Interior with Women beside a Linen Chest

Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670

Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c.1656-c.1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c.1656-c.1660

Self Portrait?, 1648-1649. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Self Portrait?, 1648-1649. Attributed to Pieter de Hooch

Interior with a Young Couple and People Making Music, 1644-1683. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Young Couple and People Making Music, 1644-1683

A Housewife Instructing her Maid, 1644-1683. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Housewife Instructing her Maid, 1644-1683

The Bedroom, 1658 / 1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
The Bedroom, 1658/1660

A Dutch Courtyard, 1658 / 1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Dutch Courtyard, 1658/1660

Woman and Child in a Courtyard, 1658 / 1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Woman and Child in a Courtyard, 1658/1660

The Greeting, c. 1675. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
The Greeting, c. 1675

A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman, ca. 1665-75. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman, ca. 1665-75

Woman with a Water Pitcher, and a Man by a Bed, ca. 1667-70. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Woman with a Water Pitcher, and a Man by a Bed, ca. 1667-70

A Woman and Two Men in an Arbor, ca. 1657-58. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman and Two Men in an Arbor, ca. 1657-58

Paying the Hostess, ca. 1670. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Paying the Hostess, ca. 1670

Interior with a Young Couple, probably ca. 1662-65. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Young Couple, probably ca. 1662-65

The Visit, ca. 1657. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
The Visit, ca. 1657

Leisure Time in an Elegant Setting, ca. 1663-65. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Leisure Time in an Elegant Setting, ca. 1663-65

Interior of a Dutch House, c1658, (c1915). Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Interior of a Dutch House, c1658, (c1915). The painting is held by the National Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

A Dutch Courtyard, 1658-1660. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Dutch Courtyard, 1658-1660. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

A Dutch Courtyard, c1658, (1911). Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Dutch Courtyard, c1658, (1911). Painting held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

A Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661, (1933). Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661, (1933). From the collection of the National Gallery, London. Illustration from the Apollo, Volume XVIII, no 108, (December 1933)

A Mistress and Her Maid, 1660. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Mistress and Her Maid, 1660. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Warrior and Servant, 1653. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Warrior and Servant, 1653. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Card Players, c1663-1665. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
The Card Players, c1663-1665. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Interior Scene, c1650. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Interior Scene, c1650

A Woman Directing a Young Man With a Letter, 1670. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman Directing a Young Man With a Letter, 1670. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Three Women and a Man in a Courtyard behind a House, c1657-1659. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Three Women and a Man in a Courtyard behind a House, c1657-1659. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c1660. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c1660. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Interior, Woman drinking with Two Men, and a Maidservant, c1658 Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Interior, Woman drinking with Two Men, and a Maidservant, c1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
A Woman and a Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Courtyard of a house in Delft, 1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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Pieter de Hooch, a renowned Dutch painter of the 17th century, captured everyday life with remarkable detail and elegance. In his masterpiece "The Bedroom, " we are transported to a cozy interior where light gently spills through the window, illuminating the room's rustic charm. Similarly, in "A Dutch Courtyard, " de Hooch invites us into an enchanting outdoor space filled with vibrant flowers and tranquil atmosphere. One of his most captivating works is "Woman and Child in a Courtyard. " Here, he portrays a tender moment between a mother and her child amidst lush greenery. The scene exudes warmth and serenity, showcasing de Hooch's ability to capture human emotion within domestic settings. In "The Greeting, " de Hooch skillfully depicts an encounter between two individuals outside an elegant house. The play of light on their faces adds depth to their expressions as they exchange pleasantries. This painting exemplifies his mastery in capturing interpersonal connections. "A Couple Playing Cards" presents another glimpse into daily life during that era. De Hooch showcases leisurely activities with intricate details such as clothing patterns and facial expressions that reveal the players' concentration and enjoyment. De Hooch also explores themes of intimacy in paintings like "Woman with a Water Pitcher, and a Man by a Bed. " Through careful composition and use of light, he creates an intimate atmosphere within this private setting. His talent for creating harmonious scenes extends to outdoor spaces as well; evident in "A Woman and Two Men in an Arbor. " Here, we witness three figures engaged in conversation under the shade of trees—an idyllic representation of social interaction amidst nature's beauty. "Paying the Hostess" captures another social gathering where guests settle their debts after enjoying each other's company—a testament to de Hooch's attention to both interpersonal dynamics and architectural details.