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35 works across 1 institution
Munich's Alte Pinakothek holds 35 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.
Alte Pinakothek
Munich · 35 works on display
One of the oldest galleries in the world, the Alte Pinakothek holds Bavaria's state collection of Old Masters — Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Dürer — in a monumental 19th-century building. The Rubens collection is one of the finest in Europe.
Portrait of a woman playing the viola-da-gamba, formerly identified as Margaret Lemon
Alte Pinakothek
c. 1637
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Portrait of Anna van Thielen, wife of the painter Theodoor Rombouts with their daughter
Alte Pinakothek
c. 1650
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About the artist
Anthony van Dyck
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.
Key works
Charles I at the HuntEquestrian Portrait of Charles IPortrait of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio
Frequently asked questions
How many Anthony van Dyck paintings are on display in Munich?
Our current data shows 35 Anthony van Dyck paintings on display in Munich, spread across the Alte Pinakothek. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Munich has the most Anthony van Dyck paintings?
Alte Pinakothek holds all 35 known Anthony van Dyck works in Munich.
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 →
Planning your visit to Munich
The three Pinakothek galleries — Alte, Neue, and Pinakothek der Moderne — are all in the Maxvorstadt district, within easy walking distance of each other. Sunday admission to all state museums in Bavaria costs just one euro. Take the U2 to Theresienstrasse.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.