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David Bailly Most Popular Paintings

The 22 artworks by David Bailly our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 22 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide David Bailly · 1584 – 1657

Johanna Visscher by David Bailly

1628 · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava · original 66.6 x 51.0cm

This Dutch Baroque portrait by David Bailly captures a woman in exquisite lace. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Dutch Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Ripperd Van Groenendijk (1650)

1650 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

This 1650 Dutch Baroque portrait by David Bailly features dramatic chiaroscuro. Discover the timeless elegance of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Claudina Van Groenendijk

1633 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

This 1633 Dutch Baroque portrait by David Bailly features exquisite lace and texture. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Young man with a fur hat, 1637, David Bailly

1637 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 35.0 x 27.0cm

This somber Baroque portrait by David Bailly features a young man in a luxurious fur hat. Discover the beauty of this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Antonius Walaeus, Professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden by David Bailly, 1601

1601 · original 75.5 x 63.0cm

A dignified scholar in a crisp white ruff holds a small book against a dark background, rendered with realistic textures in oil on canvas.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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The Portrait of Gerrit Schaep

1628 · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava · original 67.0 x 51.3cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Willem Ruychaver (1632) by David Bailly

1632 · Museum van Loon, Amsterdam · original 24.3 x 18.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Young Man in a Black Cap, 1637, David Bailly

1637 · original 30.0 x 23.8cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Dirck van Egmond van de Nijenburg (1614-1663) by David Bailly, 1640

1640 · Stedelijk Museum, Alkmaar · original 71.9 x 60.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 9 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Vanitas by David Bailly

1647 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca · original 95.0 x 116.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 10 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of an unknown woman wearing pearls, David Bailly

1650 · original 71.5 x 60.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 11 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Self-Portrait by David Bailly, 1625

1625 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 183 x 137 cm

Discover David Bailly's 'Self-Portrait,' a captivating Baroque masterpiece brimming with detail and vanitas symbolism. Explore the life & artistry of this Dutch Golden Age painter.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of a Man by David Bailly, 1641

1641 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 84 x 62 cm

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Art Movement: Dutch Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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David Bailly: Self-Portrait

1625 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 164 x 122 cm

Experience David Bailly's 'Self-Portrait' (1625), a captivating Baroque masterpiece showcasing the artist’s realism and introspective nature. Explore its vanitas symbolism & rich details of 17th-century Dutch art.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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David Bailly, Portrait of a Man, Possibly a Botanist (1641)

1641 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 84 x 62 cm

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 15 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Claudius Salmasius (Saumaise), philologist

original 63.0 x 52.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of David Bailly in Cornelis de Bie's Gulden Cabinet.

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Popularity: No. 17 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of the Painter François Gysels, David Bailly

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Anthony de Wale by David Bailly

1636 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 71 x 60 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque Period
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Prince Janusz Radziwiłł

National Museum in Wrocław, Wrocław

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Self-Portrait with Vanitas Symbols by David Bailly, 1651

1651 · Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden · original 65 x 97 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 21 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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Portrait of Aertje Witsen by David Bailly

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Popularity: No. 22 of 22 artworks by David Bailly
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The artist

David Bailly

1584 – 1657

Quick facts

Emotional tonereflective
Corpus themesvanitas themes, dutch golden age, italian renaissance influence, venetian art influence, portraiture and still life
Died1657
Museums on APSFine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Rijksmuseum, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum van Loon
Born1584, Leiden, Netherlands
Movementsbaroque, dutch golden age
Color intensitymonochromatic
NationalityNetherlands

Biography

David Bailly: A Life in Dutch Golden Age Art

Early Life and Training (1584-1608)

Birth and Family: David Bailly was born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1584. His father, Peter Bailly, was a Flemish immigrant who worked as a calligrapher and fencing master.
Early Artistic Education: He initially received drawing instruction from his father and the copper engraver Jacques de Gheyn. This foundational training instilled in him a strong draftsmanship.
Apprenticeships: Bailly further honed his skills through apprenticeships with Adriaan Verburg, a surgeon-painter in Leiden, and Cornelius van der Voort, a portrait painter in Amsterdam. These experiences exposed him to different artistic techniques and subject matter.

The Grand Tour and Early Career (1608-1613)

Continental Travels: In the winter of 1608, Bailly embarked on a ‘Grand Tour,’ traveling through Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Hamburg, Tyrol, and Venice before reaching Rome. This journey was crucial for his artistic development.
Italian Influence: He spent five months in Venice working as a journeyman, absorbing the influences of Italian Renaissance and Venetian art. His return voyage included commissions from German princes, including the Duke of Brunswick.

Artistic Development and Style (1613-1657)

Diverse Subject Matter: Upon returning to the Netherlands in 1613, Bailly began painting a variety of subjects, including still lifes and portraits. He became known for his self-portraits and depictions of students and professors at the University of Leiden.
Vanitas Paintings: A significant portion of his oeuvre consists of *vanitas* paintings – symbolic works that reflect on the transience of life, often featuring flowers, candles, and other ephemeral objects. These paintings demonstrate a philosophical depth alongside artistic skill.
Portraiture Style: His portrait style is characterized by realism and attention to detail, capturing the likenesses and personalities of his sitters with sensitivity.

Major Achievements and Guild Membership

Guild Leadership: In 1648, Bailly was elected headman of the Leiden Guild of St. Luke, a testament to his standing within the artistic community.
Teaching Legacy: He served as a teacher and mentor to his nephews, Harmen and Pieter Steenwijck, passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation.

Influences and Historical Significance

Artistic Influences: Bailly was influenced by the Italian masters he encountered during his Grand Tour, as well as by Dutch predecessors in portraiture and still life painting.
Impact on Dutch Art: He contributed to the flourishing of art during the Dutch Golden Age, particularly through his insightful *vanitas* paintings that reflected the era’s preoccupation with mortality and spirituality.
Legacy: While not as widely recognized today as some of his contemporaries, David Bailly remains an important figure in the history of Dutch art, representing a blend of technical skill, intellectual depth, and artistic innovation.

Questions & Answers

In which movements did David Bailly work?

David Bailly's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

Is there an overview of all the subjects David Bailly painted?

David Bailly's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

What are the birth city and country of David Bailly?

David Bailly was born in Leiden, in Netherlands.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 9, 2026

Collector's quiz

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