Carel Fabritius Oil Painting Reproductions

The Rare Baroque Masterpieces of Carel Fabritius

This collection brings together the surviving works of Carel Fabritius, which you can have hand-painted in oil on museum-grade linen. Carel Fabritius was born in February 1622 in the village of Middenbeemster ¹. He initially worked as a carpenter ¹. In the early 1640s, Fabritius studied at the studio of the master in Amsterdam, and you can see this influence in our reproductions of Rembrandt's paintings ¹.

He became the only pupil of Rembrandt to develop his own artistic style ¹. He used cool color harmonies to create shape in a luminous style of painting ¹. His portraits feature delicately lit subjects against light-colored, textured backgrounds ¹. This style likely had a strong influence on Delft painters, as seen in our reproductions of Vermeer's work ¹.

The Story of The Goldfinch Carel Fabritius Painted

Fabritius moved to Delft in 1650 and joined the painters' guild there in 1652 ¹. Tragically, Fabritius died at the age of 32 in the Delft gunpowder magazine explosion on October 12, 1654 ¹. Only about a dozen of his paintings have survived ¹. This makes each surviving piece incredibly precious.

His most famous work, the goldfinch carel fabritius painted, was found intact among the ruins of the Delft explosion ¹. Small dents on the surface of the painting may have been caused by the explosion that killed Fabritius ². Today, the original hangs in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, but you can own a hand-painted reproduction of The Goldfinch ².

Choosing Your Fabritius Portrait or Delft Scene

Beyond the famous bird, Fabritius painted remarkable portraits. His 1649 portrait of Abraham de Potter is in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam ¹. Fabritius experimented with optical illusions, which are visual tricks that make flat paintings look three-dimensional, by painting a realistic nail that appears to stick out from this portrait ². You can choose our reproduction of Abraham De Potter for your wall.

You might also choose his self-portrait from around 1645, which is in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam ¹. Our reproduction of Self Portrait captures his intense gaze and textured background ¹. Another option is his 1654 painting The Sentry, which is in the Staatliches Museum Schwerin ¹.

He also painted "A View of Delft, with a Musical Instrument Seller's Stall" in 1652, which is in the National Gallery in London ¹. This painting explores an exaggerated, panoramic perspective, which is a wide-angle view that distorts space ¹. These works show how Fabritius pushed the boundaries of Dutch art.

Selecting the Perfect Size for Your Wall

When choosing a piece from this collection, consider where it will hang. These works belong to the paintings from the Baroque era, a period known for dramatic light and realism. Some of these pieces are counted among the most famous paintings ever made, and they stand alongside the world's most famous oil paintings.

Our hand-painted oil reproductions start at $249.95, depending on the size you select. Each piece is painted brushstroke by brushstroke on museum-grade linen. We list seven standard sizes for each work, with optional framing. If you want to match the exact dimensions of the original painting, you can request custom sizes to fit your space perfectly.

Sources

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