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36 works across 1 institution
St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum holds 36 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.
Hermitage Museum
St Petersburg · 36 works on display
The Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, housed in the former Winter Palace and five connected buildings on the Neva embankment. The collection spans antiquity to the 20th century; the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist rooms on the third floor are among the finest anywhere.
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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 St Petersburg?
Our current data shows 36 Anthony van Dyck paintings on display in St Petersburg, spread across the Hermitage Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in St Petersburg has the most Anthony van Dyck paintings?
Hermitage Museum holds all 36 known Anthony van Dyck works in St Petersburg.
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 St Petersburg
The Hermitage occupies six buildings — plan a full day and accept you will see only a fraction. The museum is on the Neva embankment (metro: Admiralteyskaya or Nevsky Prospekt). Audio guides are strongly recommended; the scale of the collection is overwhelming without orientation.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.