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Dublin's National Gallery of Ireland holds 12 works by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Van Dyck was Rubens's most gifted pupil, who became the most sought-after portrait painter in Europe and court painter to Charles I of England. His elegant, psychologically astute portraits defined how the English aristocracy presented itself for a century. He died in London at 42, leaving a large body of work concentrated in British collections.
Dublin · 12 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Katherine, Countess of Chesterfield (?1609-1667) and Lucy, Countess of Huntington (1613-1679)
c. 1640
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National Gallery of Ireland
c. 1640
Rupert, Prince of Palatine
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Portrait of a Woman
c. 1700
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The five eldest Children of Charles I
c. 1668
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About the artist
Flemish · Baroque · 1599–1641
Van Dyck was Rubens's most gifted pupil, who became the most sought-after portrait painter in Europe and court painter to Charles I of England. His elegant, psychologically astute portraits defined how the English aristocracy presented itself for a century. He died in London at 42, leaving a large body of work concentrated in British collections.
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How many Anthony van Dyck paintings are on display in Dublin?
Our current data shows 12 Anthony van Dyck paintings on display in Dublin, spread across the National Gallery of Ireland. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Dublin has the most Anthony van Dyck paintings?
National Gallery of Ireland holds all 12 known Anthony van Dyck works in Dublin.
Where else can I see Anthony van Dyck's paintings?
Anthony van Dyck's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Anthony van Dyck →
The National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum are both near Merrion Square and free to enter — easily combined in a single day. Dublin is very walkable; most museums are within 20 minutes of each other. Check ahead for free guided tours, which are excellent at both venues.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.