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The 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries 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 · 14 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Adriaen De Vries · 1556 – 1626

Mercury and Psyche (1593) by Adriaen De Vries

1593 · The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dynamic tension of Adriaen de Vries's Mannerist bronze sculpture, Mercury and Psyche, capturing mythological romance for your collection.

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Art Movement: Northern Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Bacchus Discovering Ariadne on Naxos by Adriaen De Vries

1610 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 52 x 42 cm

A dynamic scene of wrestling figures captures the intense energy of Adriaen de Vries' Bacchus Discovering Ariadne on Naxos from 1610, inviting you to explore this captivating masterpiece for your private collection.

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Art Movement: Baroque

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Adriaen De Vries, Vir Dolorum (detail) (1607)

1607 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Adriaen De Vries, Cain killing Abel (1622)

1622 · National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen · original 21 x 70 cm

A dramatic bronze masterpiece capturing the intense Mannerist serpentinata of Cain killing Abel by Adriaen de Vries, showcasing intricate sculptural detail that invites you to explore this powerful biblical scene.

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Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Adriaen De Vries: Lazarus

1615 · National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen · original 41 x 65 cm

Experience Mannerist elegance with this bronze depiction by adriaen de vries; discover the artistry of early 17th-century Dutch sculpture today.

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Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Psyche with Pandora's Box (1593) by Adriaen De Vries

1593 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Lazarus

Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

Adriaen de Vries Explore Adriaen de Vries’s monumental bronze sculpture ‘Lazarus,’ depicting resurrection and embodying quiet strength. Discover insights into Lotto's artistic legacy and its influence on Venetian art.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

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Hercules Fountain (detail), Adriaen De Vries

1596 · Maximilianstrasse, Augsburg

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Victory of Rudolph II over the Turks (1609)

1609 · Hofmuseum, Vienna

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Girl bathing

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Hercules Fountain

1596 · Maximilianstrasse, Augsburg

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Adriaen De Vries: St Sebastian

1613 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Vir Dolorum by Adriaen De Vries, 1607

1607 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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Herzog Heinrich Julius von Braunschweig-Lüneburg – Adriaen De Vries

1605 · original 52 x 20 cm

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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 14 artworks by Adriaen De Vries
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The artist

Adriaen De Vries

1556 – 1626

Quick facts

Typical colorsespresso
NationalityNetherlands
Museums on APSThe Louvre, Rijksmuseum, Nationalmuseum, Liechtenstein Museum, Statens Museum For Kunst
Room fitliving room
Art periodRenaissance
Movementsbaroque
Died1626
Lifespan70 years

Biography

The Master of Bronze and Motion

In the grand tapestry of European art history, few names resonate with the fluid elegance and technical virtuosity of Adriaen de Vries. A preeminent sculptor of the Northern Mannerist tradition, de Vries possessed a rare ability to breathe life into cold metal, transforming bronze into a medium of profound emotional intensity and kinetic energy. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, his early years were shaped by a lineage of craftsmanship, with whispers of an apprenticeship under masters like Willem Danielsz. van Tetrode or perhaps within the meticulous world of goldsmithing. This foundation in fine detail would later become the hallmark of his mature style, allowing him to manipulate patina and refined modeling with an unparalleled delicacy that bridged the gap between the intricate Mannerist aesthetic and the burgeoning drama of the Baroque.

His journey was one of constant movement across the great courts of Europe, a nomadic brilliance that saw him leave the Netherlands to seek glory in the heart of the continent. The influence of Giambologna, the legendary master he encountered in Florence, remains etched in the very sinews of his work. From this encounter, de Vries inherited a fascination with the figura serpentinata—the spiraling, twisting form that invites the viewer to circulate around the sculpture, discovering new perspectives and tensions with every step. As he moved through Milan and eventually into the service of powerful patrons like the Duke of Savoy and Emperor Rudolf II in Prague, his work became an international language of prestige, characterized by a sophisticated interplay of light and shadow across polished bronze surfaces.

A Legacy Cast in Metal

The true genius of de Vries lies in his ability to capture the ephemeral—a fleeting glance, a sudden muscular tension, or the divine transition of a soul. His sculptures are not merely static objects but frozen moments of profound narrative weight. Whether depicting the biblical tragedy of Cain killing Abel or the celestial grace of Mercury and Psyche, his work explores the depths of human impulse and mythological grandeur. In his hands, the bronze does not feel heavy; instead, it achieves an ethereal lightness, where limbs seem to float and drapery flows with a liquid grace that defies the medium's inherent rigidity.

Beyond his technical mastery of casting and modeling, de Vries holds a significant place in art history as a transitional figure. His international style served as a vital link, carrying the refined complexities of Northern Mannerism into the more emotive and expansive era of the Baroque. Although the turbulent shifts of the Thirty Years' War and changing artistic tastes meant he left no direct followers to carry his specific flame, his impact remains indelible. Today, his masterpieces reside in the world's most prestigious collections, serving as enduring testaments to a sculptor who could command the very essence of motion through the permanence of bronze.

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