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Joos van Craesbeeck Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Joos van Craesbeeck · 1605 – 1660

Child Beggar by Joos van Craesbeeck

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

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Art Movement: Flemish genre painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Drunkard, 1640, Joos van Craesbeeck

1640 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 51 x 37 cm

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Art Movement: Flemish Genre Painting
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Peasants in front of a Village Inn by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1640

1640 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 76 x 60 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 3 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Farming in the Inn by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1650

1650 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 61.2 x 79.3cm

This lively 17th-century tavern scene by Joos van Craesbeeck captures rustic vitality. Discover this Flemish Baroque masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 4 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Card Players (1645)

1645 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 30.0 x 38.0cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Joos van Craesbeeck, The Temptation of Saint Anthony (1650)

1650 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 78 x 116 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Tavern Scene by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1650

1650 · Kunsthalle Bremen, Bremen · original 49.5 x 64.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 7 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Man with Skull (1633) by Joos van Craesbeeck

1633 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 20.5 x 16.5cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

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Popularity: No. 8 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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In the Wine Cellar by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1640

1640 · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava · original 38.8 x 53.3cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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The Lute Concert by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1650

1650 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna · original 30 x 23 cm

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Smokers (1637) by Joos van Craesbeeck

1637 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 11 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Smoking peasants – Joos van Craesbeeck

1633 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 32.9 x 26.8cm

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Popularity: No. 12 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Five Senses by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1640

1640 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 65.5 x 84.0cm

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Popularity: No. 13 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Meeting of rhetoricians (1660) by Joos van Craesbeeck

1660 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 74.0 x 105.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 14 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Flemish Tavern

1647 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 60.0 x 70.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 15 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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The Antwerp Arms", Tavern Scene (1630) by Joos van Craesbeeck

1630 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 53.8 x 75.1cm

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Popularity: No. 16 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Death is Fierce and Quick, 1640, Joos van Craesbeeck

1640 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 103.0 x 73.7cm

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Popularity: No. 17 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Three Peasants in an Inn by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1646

1646 · original 28.5 x 21.0cm

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Smokers., 1650, Joos van Craesbeeck

1650 · National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon · original 51.5 x 71.0cm

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The painter's studio by Joos van Craesbeeck, 1655

1655 · Fondation Custodia, Paris · original 48.5 x 66.0cm

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The Mussel Eaters (1625) by Joos van Craesbeeck

1625 · original 63.5 x 48.5cm

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A Painter Painting a Portrait (1625)

1625 · original 85.0 x 102.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 22 of 57 artworks by Joos van Craesbeeck
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Joos van Craesbeeck, The Rumbling Pot (The Friction Drum) (1630)

1630 · Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent · original 21.4 x 16.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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The marriage contract, 1650, Joos van Craesbeeck

1650 · original 25.2 x 29.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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A Man Surprised – Joos van Craesbeeck

1635

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Color Palette: Earthy

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The artist

Joos van Craesbeeck

1605 – 1660

Quick facts

Works on APS57
Lifespan55 years
Typical colorsespresso
Born1605, Linter, Belgium
Topics exploredinterior, tavern scene, baroque art, music, dutch painting
Died1660
Art periodEarly Modern
NationalityBelgium

Biography

early life and training

joos van craesbeeck, a flemish baker and painter, was born in neerlinter (now a village in flemish brabant, belgium) around 1605. his father, also named joos, was a baker, and his mother's name was gertruid van callenborch. in 1630 or 1631, van craesbeeck married johanna tielens, whose family had connections to the art world, including the landscape painter jan tielens.

artistic career

van craesbeeck's artistic career is marked by his significant contribution to the development of flemish genre painting in the mid-17th century. he created a few religiously themed compositions but primarily focused on tavern scenes and dissolute portraits. his stylistic similarities with adriaen brouwer, a contemporary flemish painter, suggest that van craesbeeck might have been brouwer's pupil.

notable works

* the smoker (louvre museum), a portrait showcasing the sense of taste, is an example of van craesbeeck's dissolute self-portraits. * the painter’s studio, a tableau vivant, represents the five senses through figures around a table while the artist works at his easel.

museums and collections

* the koninklijk museum voor schone kunsten (royal museum of fine arts) in antwerp, belgium, features an impressive collection of flemish primitives, including works by jan van eyck, rogier van der weyden, and hans memling. * the musées royaux des beaux-arts (royal museums of fine arts) in brussels, belgium, houses a vast collection of over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings.

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key dates: * born: 1605, neerlinter (flemish brabant, belgium) * married: 1630 or 1631 to johanna tielens * died: between 1660 and 1661

legacy

josse van craesbeeck's contributions to flemish genre painting have left a lasting impact on the art world. his innovative style and vivid depictions of everyday life continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of Joos van Craesbeeck's work?

The color profile of Joos van Craesbeeck's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What other names is Joos van Craesbeeck known by?

Joos van Craesbeeck is also known as Josse van Craesbeeck, Josse van Kraesbeck, Joos van Craesbeck, Josse van Crasbeck, Josse van Graesböck.

Can I explore Joos van Craesbeeck's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Joos van Craesbeeck's artworks by subject.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 20, 2026

Collector's quiz

Joos van Craesbeeck was originally a baker before pursuing a career in art. What city was he primarily associated with during his artistic development?
Which of the following best describes Joos van Craesbeeck's primary subject matter?
Who is considered to have been a significant influence on Joos van Craesbeeck's artistic style?
In 'The Smoker,' what does the painting primarily represent?
During which period did Joos van Craesbeeck become a master in the Guild of Saint Luke?

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