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2 works across 1 institution
Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario holds 2 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.
Art Gallery of Ontario
💎 Hidden GemToronto · 2 works on display
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 Toronto?
Our current data shows 2 Anthony van Dyck paintings on display in Toronto, spread across the Art Gallery of Ontario. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Toronto has the most Anthony van Dyck paintings?
Art Gallery of Ontario holds all 2 known Anthony van Dyck works in Toronto.
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 Toronto
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is in the Dundas West area, reached by the Dundas streetcar from downtown. The AGO is free for those under 25. The Aga Khan Museum in the northeast is also outstanding and worth a half-day visit.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.