Godfrey Schalcken Collection

Bunch of Grapes, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Bunch of Grapes, late 17th-early 18th century

Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-1680. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-1680

Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690

Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters, 1705. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters, 1705

The Smoker (A Man with a Pipe and a Man Pouring a Beverage into a Glass), 1690-1706. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
The Smoker (A Man with a Pipe and a Man Pouring a Beverage into a Glass), 1690-1706. Attributed to Godfried Schalcken

Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals... 1690-1706)
Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals in a Chafing-Dish), 1690-1706. Attributed to Godfried Schalcken

Differing tastes, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Differing tastes, 1685-1690

Every one his fancy, 1670-1675. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Every one his fancy, 1670-1675

Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and...King of Eng...c.1692-c.1697
Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and from 1689 on, King of England, c.1692-c.1697

Anna Maria Gool, 1699-1706. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Anna Maria Gool, 1699-1706

Portrait of Josina Clara van Citters (1671-1753), daughter of Josina Parduyn, 1699-1706. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Portrait of Josina Clara van Citters (1671-1753), daughter of Josina Parduyn, 1699-1706

Young Woman with a Candlestick, Old Woman and a Violin Player, 1605-1656. Creators: Gerrit van Honthorst
Young Woman with a Candlestick, Old Woman and a Violin Player, 1605-1656

Godfried Schalcken, c. 1694. Creator: John Smith
Godfried Schalcken, c. 1694

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

Cupid and Psyche, n.d. Creator: James McArdell
Cupid and Psyche, n.d

Woman with Candle, late 1660s. Artist: Godfried Schalcken
Woman with Candle, late 1660s. From the Pitti Palace Gallery, Florence, Italy

The Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, 1658-1706. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
The Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, 1658-1706

The Holy Family, 1600-1699. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
The Holy Family, 1600-1699

Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s

Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Biblical scene, from Matthew 25: 8, The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil

Young Woman Holding a Candle in a Bedchamber, 1690-1715. 1690-1715
Young Woman Holding a Candle in a Bedchamber, 1690-1715

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Godfrey Schalcken was a Dutch painter known for his exquisite portraits and genre scenes. Born in 1643, he studied under renowned artists such as Gerrit Dou and later established his own successful studio in Amsterdam. Schalcken's work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, rich colors, and dramatic lighting effects. His paintings often feature elegant figures dressed in luxurious fabrics, illuminated by candlelight or soft natural light. Schalcken was also skilled at capturing the subtle expressions and emotions of his subjects, creating intimate and engaging compositions. Despite facing personal tragedies and financial struggles throughout his life, Godfrey Schalcken continued to produce stunning works of art that have stood the test of time. His legacy lives on through his masterful creations that continue to inspire artists and art lovers around the world.