Pieter Hooch 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 scenes with remarkable detail and skill. In his masterpiece "The Bedroom, " we are transported to a cozy room where light gently filters through the window, illuminating the scene. The meticulous arrangement of furniture and textiles creates an atmosphere of tranquility. In "A Dutch Courtyard, " de Hooch invites us into an outdoor space filled with vibrant colors and lively activity. The play of light and shadow adds depth to this bustling scene, as people go about their daily routines. One cannot help but be captivated by the tenderness portrayed in "Woman and Child in a Courtyard. " De Hooch's ability to depict human emotions is evident as he captures the intimate bond between mother and child amidst a picturesque courtyard setting. "The Greeting" transports us to a moment frozen in time, where two figures exchange pleasantries at an elegant entranceway. De Hooch's attention to architectural details brings this scene to life, while his use of light draws our gaze towards the central figures. In "A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman, " de Hooch showcases his mastery in capturing domestic scenes. The interaction between characters reveals subtle narratives within this seemingly simple moment. De Hooch's talent for portraying interior spaces is further exemplified in "Woman with a Water Pitcher, and a Man by a Bed. " Through careful composition and lighting techniques, he invites us into this private realm where mundane tasks become poetic moments. "A Woman and Two Men in an Arbor" presents us with an idyllic garden setting that exudes serenity. De Hooch's skillful rendering of nature alongside human presence evokes feelings of harmony within this tranquil oasis. "Paying the Hostess" offers glimpses into social interactions during that era.