Granida Collection

Double portrait of a young couple as Granida and Daiphilo, c.1640-c.1670. Creator: Jan Mytens
Double portrait of a young couple as Granida and Daiphilo, c.1640-c.1670

Granida and Daiphilo, c.1665-c.1668. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Granida and Daiphilo, c.1665-c.1668. The shepherd Daiphilo and Princess Granida - scene from a play

Portrait of a girl, full-length, as Granida, in a blue silk dress and red mantle
6166526 Portrait of a girl, full-length, as Granida, in a blue silk dress and red mantle, her left hand catching water in a shell from a spring, her right hand around a stag

Portrait of a boy, as Daifilo, in a red surcoat over a silver robe, with an orange cloak
6166525 Portrait of a boy, as Daifilo, in a red surcoat over a silver robe, with an orange cloak, a bird resting on his right hand, his dog beside him, in a landscape

Anna du Pire as Granida. Artist: Helst, Bartholomeus van der (1613-1670)
Anna du Pire as Granida. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Granida and Daifilo, 1625. Artist: Honthorst, Gerrit, van (1590-1656)
Granida and Daifilo, 1625. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Princess Granida (after the play Granida by Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft), 1651. Artist: Jan van Bijlert
Princess Granida (after the play Granida by Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft), 1651. Found in the collection of the Museum of Private Collections in the A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Granida and Daifilo, 1625, by Gerard van Honthorst (1592-165
Gerard van Honthorst (1592-1656). Dutch painter. Granida and Daifilo, 1625. Detail. Centraal Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Granida Daiphilo Granida drinks water fountain
Granida and Daiphilo, Granida and Daiphilo. Granida drinks water from a fountain with a shell. At the fountain the shepherd Daifilo sits, his armor lying on the ground in front of the well

Double portrait young couple Granida Daiphilo
Double portrait of a young couple like Granida and Daiphilo, Double portrait of a young couple like Granida and Daifilo in an Italian landscape

Granida and Daifilo, Claes Moeyaert, 1612 - 1655

Granida and Daifilo, Gerard de Lairesse, c. 1665 - c. 1668

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"Granida: A Tale of Love and Adventure in Art" Step into the enchanting world of Granida, a captivating story that has inspired artists for centuries. In 1625, Gerard van Honthorst beautifully portrayed Granida and Daifilo, capturing their youthful innocence and vibrant personalities. Dressed in a blue silk gown with a red mantle, Granida exudes grace and elegance as she gazes into the distance. Daifilo, depicted by Honthorst in a red surcoat over a silver robe with an orange cloak, stands beside his beloved Granida. Their love is palpable as they share stolen glances amidst the backdrop of lush landscapes. Another rendition by Bartholomeus van der Helst showcases Anna du Pire embodying the role of Granida. Her portrayal brings forth the character's strength and determination to follow her heart's desires. Jan van Bijlert's interpretation from 1651 takes inspiration from Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft's play "Granida. " The painting portrays Princess Granida herself, radiating regal beauty while immersed in this timeless tale. The narrative continues with Claes Moeyaert's version where he skillfully captures the essence of their connection through delicate brushstrokes. Similarly, Gerard de Lairesse transports us to another era with his depiction around 1665-1668; it is evident that their love transcends time itself. Jan Mijtens' double portrait from approximately 1640-1670 encapsulates the youthfulness and tenderness between these two lovers. Their eyes meet affectionately as if sharing secrets only they know. In one scene that remains etched in our minds forever, we witness Granida drinking water from a fountain—a symbol of purity and renewal—captured brilliantly by Honthorst once again. These artworks remind us why this timeless tale continues to captivate hearts across generations.