Mathieu’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Death of Seneca
Attributed to Mathieu Ignace van Brée Belgian, 1773-1839

Faintness (Matité)
Georges Mathieu French, 1921–2012

Standing Female Nude
Marie Mathieu French, 19th century

Lullaby
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand French, 1863-1951

The Cafe
Mathieu Verdilhan French, 1875-1928

Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

The Bedroom
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Le Serment D'Armour (The Sermon of Love)
Jean Mathieu (French, 1749-1815) after Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806)

Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Jan de Wael
Anthony van Dyck Flemish, 1599-1641

Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)
Rembrandt van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669

The Poet's Garden
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Old Man with a Gold Chain
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)
Willem van Mieris (Dutch, 1662–1747)

A Peasant Woman Digging in Front of Her Cottage
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

The Drinkers
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Rip Van Winkle
John Quidor American, 1801–1881

Fishing in Spring, the Pont de Clichy (Asnières)
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Pastoral Landscape with Ruins
Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636–1672)

Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (La berceuse)
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)