Quiringh Gerritsz Van Brekelenkam Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

reading woman asleep spinning wheel 1659 oil
Over the reading, a woman asleep on a spinning wheel, 1659, oil on oak, 46.5 x 42.5 cm, monogrammed and dated on a spinning wheel: Q B ÔÇó 1659, Quiringh Gerritsz

woman deloused boy 1650 / 55 oil oak 45. 5 x 61 cm
A woman deloused a boy, around 1650/55, oil on oak, 45.5 x 61 cm, left on the chest: QB, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, Zwammerdam nach 1622 - um 1668 Leiden

Old woman, Louis Bernard Coclers, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1780

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

Interior with Two Men at a Fireplace, The Chimney Corner, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1664

Interior with an Angler and a Man Sitting at a Spinning Wheel and Reel, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1663

The Tailoras Workshop, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1661

A Mother Feeding the Child Pap, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1650 - 1668

Philosopher in his study, Johannes Pieter de Frey, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1796

Old woman, print maker: Louis Bernard Coclers, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1780

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"Quiringh Gerritsz van Brekelenkam: A Master of Intimate Moments in Art" Step into the sentimental world of Quiringh Gerritsz van Brekelenkam, a Dutch painter known for his captivating scenes that capture everyday life in the 17th century. One such masterpiece is "Sentimental Conversation, " created in the early 1660s. In this painting, we witness a tender moment between two individuals engaged in deep conversation. The attention to detail is remarkable as every fold of fabric and expression on their faces tells a story. It's as if time stands still, allowing us to eavesdrop on their heartfelt exchange. Another notable work by van Brekelenkam is "Reading Woman Asleep at Spinning Wheel. " Painted in 1659, it portrays a woman lost in her thoughts while dozing off during her daily chores. The play of light and shadow adds an ethereal quality to the scene, making it feel almost dreamlike. Van Brekelenkam's talent shines through his ability to depict various aspects of life with equal finesse. In "Woman Delousing Boy, " painted between 1650-55, he captures a mother's care and dedication as she meticulously attends to her child's hygiene. "The Fishwife" transports us to a bustling marketplace where we encounter an animated figure surrounded by fresh catches from the sea. Van Brekelenkam's attention to texture and color brings this scene alive with vibrant energy. Moving indoors, "Interior with Two Men at a Fireplace" invites us into the cozy warmth of domesticity. We can almost hear crackling flames and feel the camaraderie shared by these men gathered around the hearth. In "The Tailor’s Workshop, " van Brekelankem takes us behind-the-scenes into the meticulous craftmanship that goes into creating garments. Every stitch seems carefully placed as we witness the tailor's skilled hands at work.