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Gaspar de Crayer Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer 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 Gaspar de Crayer · 1584 – 1669

LA VIERGE ET L'ENFANT JESUS AVEC SAINT AUGUSTIN, SAINTE BARBE ET SAINT ANTOINE

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the grandeur of Gaspar de Crayer's 'La Vierge et l’Enfant Jésus'! This Baroque masterpiece, housed in the Louvre, depicts Mary and child with saints – a stunning display of Flemish artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The Cardinal Infante

1639 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 219 x 125 cm

Admire 'The Cardinal Infante' by Gaspar de Crayer (1639). This stunning portrait captures a Spanish nobleman’s regal presence, showcasing masterful detail and rich colors in a Baroque masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Alexander and Diogenes

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne · original 196 x 278 cm

Discover "Alexander and Diogenes" by Gaspar de Crayer! A Baroque masterpiece depicting Caesar honoring Simonides. Oil on canvas, dynamic composition & rich detail. Explore this iconic artwork today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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LE CHRIST EN CROIX ENTRE SAINTE MADELEINE ET SAINT FRANCOIS

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic Baroque fervor of Christ on the Cross with Magdalene and Francis by Gaspar de Crayer; discover this masterpiece of emotional depth today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Triumph of Scipio Africanus

1634 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 35 x 28 cm

A dramatic historical scene of Scipio Africanus celebrating his triumph over Carthage by Flemish Master Gaspar de Crayer captures the grandeur of the 17th-century Baroque era, inviting you to bring this masterpiece home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Portrait of a Lady

1620 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 83 x 65 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The Coronation of St Rosalie

Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Gent · original 322 x 364 cm

Discover Gaspard de Crayer’s "The Coronation of St Rosalie," a stunning Baroque oil painting. Explore its rich details, dynamic composition & religious symbolism – a masterpiece for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Head Study of a Young Moor

Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Gent · original 39 x 32 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The Virgin and Child with Saint John

Maidstone Museum - Bentlif Art Gallery, Maidstone · original 144 x 134 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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St Bruno

1669 · original 132 x 104 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Virgin and Child

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Job sur le tas de fumier Job dans l'adversité

Admire 'Job sur le tas de fumier Job dans l'adversité' by Gaspar de Crayer – a stunning Baroque masterpiece! Hand-painted reproductions available. Explore Flemish art & elevate your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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LE CALVAIRE AVEC SAINT FRANÇOIS D'ASSISE ET SAINT BERNARDIN DE SIENNE (ESQUISSE)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Van dyck de crayer.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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OLIVIER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTEUR D'ANGLETERRE (1559 1658) , DIT AUTREFOIS LEOPOLD GUILLAUME, ARCHIDUC D'AUTRICHE, GOUVERNEUR DES PAYS BAS

View the most popular artwork of Gaspar de Crayer ranked #15: OLIVIER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTEUR D'ANGLETERRE (1559 1658) , DIT AUTREFOIS LEOPOLD GUILLAUME, ARCHIDUC D'AUTRICHE, GOUVERNEUR DES PAYS BAS

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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L'ELEVATION EN CROIX

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Philip IV (1605 1665) in Parade Armor

1628 · original 183 x 118 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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LE SAUVEUR DU MONDE

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The Martyrdom

original 194 x 149 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Lille de crayer martyres.

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Popularity: No. 20 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Saint Augustine in Ecstasy

1648 · original 46 x 34 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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Gaspar de Crayer

Exquisite Baroque engraving by Gaspar de Crayer! Detailed portrait showcasing masterful shading & form. A dignified glimpse into 17th-century Flemish art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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LA PECHE MIRACULEUSE

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The Meeting of Alexander the Great and Diogenes

original 225 x 324 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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LE MARTYRE DES QUATRE COURONNES (CLAUDIUS, NICOLASTRATUS, SYMPHORIANUS, CASTOR ET SIMPLICIUS)

View the most popular artwork of Gaspar de Crayer ranked #25: LE MARTYRE DES QUATRE COURONNES (CLAUDIUS, NICOLASTRATUS, SYMPHORIANUS, CASTOR ET SIMPLICIUS)

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Popularity: No. 25 of 90 artworks by Gaspar de Crayer
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The artist

Gaspar de Crayer

1584 – 1669

Quick facts

Mediumsoil on canvas
Movementsbaroque
Lifespan85 years
Topics exploredman, religious scene
Art periodEarly Modern
Room fitliving room
Corpus themesflemish baroque style, counter-reformation religious art, influenced by rubens, court painter commissions, counter-reformation
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

Gaspar de Crayer: A Flemish Master of Counter-Reformation Splendor

Gaspar de Crayer, a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries Rubens or Van Dyck, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Flemish art. Born in Antwerp in 1584 and passing away in Ghent in 1669, he navigated the turbulent political landscape of the Spanish Netherlands, becoming a court painter, guild master, and prolific creator of both portraits and monumental altarpieces. His work reflects not only the artistic currents of his time but also the profound religious shifts brought about by the Counter-Reformation, making him a crucial link between the Mannerist traditions of the past and the burgeoning Baroque style.

De Crayer’s early life was steeped in art. He was the son of Gaspard de Crayer the Elder, a respected decorative painter, illuminator, and art dealer – a lineage that instilled within him an appreciation for craftsmanship and a deep understanding of artistic materials. Rather than remain in his birthplace, Antwerp, he sought opportunity in Brussels, a city rapidly becoming a center for artistic patronage under the Spanish governors. It was here, around 1607, that he achieved master status within the Guild of Saint Luke, a significant accomplishment demonstrating his technical skill and dedication to the profession.

His early career was marked by commissions from the Spanish court and local dignitaries. He quickly established himself as a portraitist, capturing the likenesses of kings, governors, and members of the Brussels city council – works that showcased both his ability to render realistic features and his growing command of composition. The equestrian portrait of Don Diego Messia Felipe de Guzmán (now housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna) exemplifies this early period, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of perspective and a meticulous attention to detail. However, it was his work on altarpieces that truly cemented his reputation and established him as a leading artist of his generation.

The Counter-Reformation and Religious Art

De Crayer’s career coincided with the rise of the Counter-Reformation, a period of intense religious reform within the Catholic Church. The church actively sought to utilize art as a tool for propaganda and spiritual instruction, commissioning elaborate altarpieces and devotional paintings that would inspire piety and reinforce Catholic doctrine. De Crayer embraced this opportunity, producing a vast number of works for churches and monasteries throughout Flanders, Germany, and Spain. These altarpieces were not merely decorative; they were carefully constructed narratives designed to convey religious messages through vivid imagery and dramatic composition.

His approach was deeply influenced by the prevailing artistic trends of the time, particularly those championed by Peter Paul Rubens. Like Rubens, De Crayer favored dynamic compositions, rich colors, and a sense of movement – qualities that lent his works an emotional intensity and theatrical flair. He skillfully blended elements of Mannerism with emerging Baroque principles, creating a distinctive style characterized by its elegance, grace, and profound spiritual depth.

Court Painter and Artistic Patronage

De Crayer’s influence extended beyond the religious sphere. In 1635, Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, brother of King Philip IV of Spain, appointed him his court painter – a prestigious position that afforded him considerable wealth and access to influential patrons. This appointment marked a significant shift in his career, bringing him into closer contact with the Spanish royal family and providing him with opportunities to create large-scale works for public buildings and religious institutions.

Following Ferdinand’s departure, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria took up residence in Brussels, continuing De Crayer's patronage. He also engaged De Crayer in a commission to decorate the Huis ten Bosch palace in The Hague, showcasing his versatility as an artist and his ability to adapt to diverse artistic styles. His workshop flourished during this period, employing numerous assistants who helped him fulfill a steady stream of commissions – from portraits of prominent citizens to elaborate altarpieces for churches across Europe.

Key Works and Legacy

Among De Crayer’s most celebrated works are the “Death of the Virgin” (now in Madrid), a powerful depiction of the biblical scene, and his numerous altarpieces, including “The Martyrdom of Saint Blas” and “Caritas Romana.” The latter, painted in 1645, is particularly noteworthy for its dramatic composition and evocative portrayal of Christian charity. It’s a testament to his ability to infuse religious themes with emotional resonance.

De Crayer's legacy lies not only in the beauty of his individual works but also in his role as a bridge between artistic traditions. He absorbed the lessons of Raphael Coxie and Rubens, while simultaneously developing his own distinctive style – one characterized by its elegance, dynamism, and profound spiritual depth. Though often overshadowed by more famous contemporaries, Gaspar de Crayer remains an important figure in Flemish art history, a testament to the enduring power of faith, beauty, and artistic skill.

His final years were spent in Ghent, where he continued to accept commissions until his death in 1669. His workshop continued to operate for several years after his passing, ensuring that his artistic legacy would endure.

Questions & Answers

Where are Gaspar de Crayer's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Gaspar de Crayer is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Where are Gaspar de Crayer's artworks grouped by art movement?

Gaspar de Crayer's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

How do I find works by Gaspar de Crayer on a specific theme?

Gaspar de Crayer's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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