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Dirck van der Bergen Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen 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 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Dirck van der Bergen · 1645 – 1700

Two Calves, a Sheep and a Dun Horse by a Ruin

1665 · National Gallery, London · original 23.8 x 30.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with Animals

1675 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 25.3 x 31.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Mountainous landscape with a shepherdess and cows

1680 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 39.0 x 59.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Cows on a Footbridge

National Museum in Kraków, Krakow · original 23.5 x 30.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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landscape with fighting bulls

1675 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 37.0 x 48.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with a Shepherd

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 36.5 x 47.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with a Spinner and Cattle

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 32.0 x 39.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Meadow Landscape

1667 · Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki · original 48.0 x 71.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with a Milkmaid Milking a Cow, a Farm Dwelling, Cows, Sheep and a Donkey

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 74 x 57 cm

Dirck van den Bergen’s ‘Landscape with a Milkmaid’ (1677) – a stunning Baroque realism painting of rural Dutch life. Explore this oil-on-canvas masterpiece's details & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with Figures, Cattle, Sheep and a Castle in the Distance

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 116 x 82 cm

Dirck van den Bergen’s "Landscape with Figures" (1677) showcases Dutch Golden Age realism: cattle, sheep & a castle. Oil on canvas, serene pastoral beauty. Explore this captivating artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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A Landscape with a Shepherd under an Awning Surrounded by Sheep and a Goat

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 104 x 107 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with Ruins, a Tomb, Herdsfolk, Sheep and Goats

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 140 x 163 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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The Old White Horse

original 58.6 x 52.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with a Herdsman Leading a Staling Mule, a Goat, Dog, Cattle and Sheep

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 76 x 90 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Night Scene with Figures Grouped around a Fire

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 103 x 139 cm

Dirck van den Bergen’s ‘Night Scene’ (1677) captures a dramatic Dutch landscape with figures around a campfire. Baroque style, impasto texture & moonlit mystery – explore this captivating 17th-century painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Vertumnus and Pomona in a Garden, with Juno's Peacock

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 105 x 122 cm

Admire 'Vertumnus & Pomona' by Dirck van den Bergen! A stunning 1677 painting of Juno’s peacock in a lush garden scene. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with Figures, Horses and a Dog, and Ruins in the Distance

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 125 x 112 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Pastoral Scene

original 64 x 86 cm

Dirck van den Bergen’s ‘Pastoral Scene’ captures 17th-century Dutch countryside life. Oil painting of figures & livestock, showcasing classical landscape style & detailed brushwork. Explore this serene artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Farmyard with a woman and farm animals

1650 · original 50.5 x 64.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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A Landscape with an Antique Tomb with a Ruined Urn, a Herdsboy and Shepherd Girl, Cattle, Sheep, and a Goat

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1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 92 x 123 cm

Dirck van den Bergen’s 1677 landscape depicts rural Dutch life with a ruined tomb & figures. Oil painting showcases Golden Age realism, balanced composition & earthy tones. A captivating pastoral scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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A Pair of Lions with a Leopard in a Cave

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 103 x 104 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with white horse

1675 · original 25.5 x 31.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Mountainous Landscape with a Caravan

1677 · National Trust, Thames · original 135 x 181 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Cows, Sheep, Goat and Woman in a Landscape

1650 · original 26.0 x 31.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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Landscape with an Old Herdsman and Young Market Girl Fording a Stream Followed by Two Horse and Carts with Grooms

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1675 · National Trust, Thames · original 138 x 198 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 39 artworks by Dirck van der Bergen
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The artist

Dirck van der Bergen

1645 – 1700

Quick facts

Lifespan55 years
Typical colorsearthy, dark
NationalityNetherlands
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Copyright statusPublic domain
Top-ranked workTwo Calves, a Sheep and a Dun Horse by a Ruin
Movementsbaroque, dutch golden age
Top 3 worksTwo Calves, a Sheep and a Dun Horse by a Ruin, Landscape with Animals, Mountainous landscape with a shepherdess and cows

Biography

The Quiet Brilliance of Dirck van den Bergen

In the golden twilight of the Dutch Golden Age, a period defined by the monumental shadows of Rembrandt and the sweeping grandeur of Rubens, there existed a more intimate form of mastery. Dirck van den Bergen (1645 – c. 1700) emerged as a painter of profound subtlety, a master of the landscape who found the extraordinary within the ordinary. While history often favors the dramatic, van den Bergen’s work offers a different kind of enchantment—one rooted in the tranquil, atmospheric beauty of the Dutch and Flemish countryside. His canvases do not shout; instead, they whisper of moonlit pastures, the rhythmic toil of rural life, and the soft, shifting light that defines the northern European spirit.

Though much of his early life remains shrouded in the mists of time, we know that van den Bergen’s artistic soul was shaped by the rigorous traditions of his era. Born around 1645, he likely found his footing through the guidance of established masters. While some records suggest an apprenticeship under the Antwerp landscape painter Jacob Savertijns, other historical accounts point to him being a pupil of Adriaen van de Velde, a connection that would have deeply influenced his ability to capture delicate pastoral scenes. This formative training instilled in him a lifelong devotion to Baroque realism, a style where the meticulous observation of nature meets an almost poetic sense of atmosphere.

A Mastery of Light and Earthly Texture

To gaze upon a van den Bergen landscape is to experience the tactile reality of the seventeenth century. He possessed a singular ability to render the textures of the natural world, employing the impasto technique—the thick, sculptural application of paint—to breathe life into his subjects. Under his brush, the coarse wool of a sheep, the heavy hide of a grazing cow, and the weathered stone of an ancient ruin all possess a palpable weight and presence. His palette was one of sophisticated restraint, favoring the earthy, muted tones of ochre, umber, and slate grey, which allowed the subtle interplay of light to become the true protagonist of his compositions.

His oeuvre, consisting of approximately eighty known works, frequently explores the intersection of human presence and the vastness of nature. In masterpieces such as “Landscape with a Milkmaid Milking a Cow” (1677), we see his ability to transform a simple moment of agricultural labor into a scene of timeless grace. He was equally adept at capturing the nocturnal mysteries of the landscape; his “Night Scene with Figures Grouped around a Fire” demonstrates a breathtaking command over chiaroscuro, using the flickering glow of a campfire to pierce through the velvety darkness of a moonlit Dutch night. These works are not merely depictions of scenery but are emotional landscapes that evoke a sense of peace, solitude, and the enduring cycle of rural life.

Legacy and Historical Resonance

The significance of Dirck van den Bergen lies in his role as a bridge between the high drama of the early Baroque and the more refined, observational styles that followed. While he may not have sought the international fame of his contemporaries, his influence rippled through the generations of landscape painters who valued accuracy and atmospheric depth. His work provided a blueprint for capturing the pastoral ideal—a vision of the world that is both grounded in physical reality and elevated by artistic sensitivity.

As we reflect on his life, which saw him move between the vibrant art centers of Antwerp and Amsterdam before eventually settling in Haarlem, we see an artist who was deeply attuned to the rhythms of his time. His ability to find majesty in a herd of cattle or beauty in a ruined urn serves as a testament to the power of the observant eye. Today, his paintings remain vital touchstones for anyone seeking to understand the quiet, enduring heart of Dutch and Flemish landscape art, reminding us that true brilliance often resides in the most understated of moments.

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Dirck van der Bergen have?

Dirck van der Bergen is also known as Dirck van Bergen, Dirck van den Bergen, van Bergen, Dirk Van Bergen, Dirk van den Berg.

Where are Dirck van der Bergen's artworks grouped by keywords?

To find works by Dirck van der Bergen on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

How popular are Dirck van der Bergen's artworks?

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 22, 2026

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