Old Masters as Paint by Numbers: 10 world-famous paintings to color yourself
TL;DR: The world's most famous paintings — now for you to color yourself with numbered pens. From Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring to Van Gogh's Sunflowers: each Paint by Numbers kit brings a masterpiece to life, no experience required. Check them out in the Paint by Numbers collection.
Why color an old master?
With Paint by Numbers, you can recreate a world-famous painting without any prior experience. Each section on the canvas has a number that corresponds to a numbered pen — you color section by section, and the masterpiece appears as if by magic. Wonderfully relaxing, and the end result is ready to hang on your wall.
You choose how many colors you want: 24 (Essential), 36 (Detailed) or 48 (Premium). The more colors, the finer the details and color transitions — and the closer to the original.
The 10 masterpieces as Paint by Numbers
1. The Milkmaid — Johannes Vermeer
Color the warm morning light, the golden bodice, and the deep Delft blue of Vermeer's maid. View The Milkmaid →
2. Girl with a Pearl Earring — Johannes Vermeer
The 'Mona Lisa of the North', section by section: her gaze, the turban, and the gleaming pearl. View Girl with a Pearl Earring →
3. View of Delft — Johannes Vermeer
Color the cloudy sky, the reflection in the water, and the golden city skyline of Vermeer's birthplace. View View of Delft →
4. The Goldfinch — Carel Fabritius
The lifelike bird with warm plumage and a red head — a small masterpiece to color. View The Goldfinch →
5. Girl in a White Kimono — George Hendrik Breitner
The soft white tones and the oriental decor of Breitner's dreamy portrait. View Girl in a White Kimono →
6. Calm Sea — Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Color the vast cloudy sky and the reflective water into a calming coastal landscape. View Calm Sea →
7. Children of the Sea — Jozef Israëls
Two children on the beach and the soft grey sea — an atmospheric scene from the Hague School. View Children of the Sea →
8. The Threatened Swan — Jan Asselijn
The imposing white swan with spread wings — a dramatic eye-catcher to color. View The Threatened Swan →
9. Almond Blossoms — Vincent van Gogh
The white-pink blossoms against the bright blue sky — hopeful, spring-like, and a beloved birth gift. View Almond Blossoms →
10. Sunflowers — Vincent van Gogh
The radiant yellow sunflowers in warm tones — one of the happiest artworks ever to color. View Sunflowers →
How many colors do you choose?
- 24 colors (Essential) — quick results, ideal for beginners and gifts.
- 36 colors (Detailed) — the golden mean: more nuance without being too elaborate.
- 48 colors (Premium) — the finest transitions, closest to the original. Perfect for the portraits by Vermeer and Breitner.
Which size suits you?
Choose from 30×40 cm to 60×80 cm. Larger sizes allow for more detail and a more imposing final result on your wall. Each kit contains one canvas.
Prefer embroidery?
The same ten masterpieces are also available as pre-printed cross-stitch kits in the Old Masters in Cross-Stitch collection. Undecided? Read Paint by Numbers vs. Cross-Stitch.
Color your own masterpiece
Ten world-famous paintings on premium canvas with numbered pens — no experience required.
Frequently asked questions
Which old masters can I make as Paint by Numbers?
Ten world-famous paintings: three by Vermeer (The Milkmaid, Girl with a Pearl Earring, View of Delft), The Goldfinch by Fabritius, Girl in a White Kimono by Breitner, Calm Sea by Mesdag, Children of the Sea by Israëls, The Threatened Swan by Asselijn, and two by Van Gogh (Almond Blossoms, Sunflowers).
Is Paint by Numbers suitable for beginners?
Yes — you don't need any experience. Each section has a number that corresponds to a numbered pen. Choose 24 colors for a quick result.
What's included in a kit?
A premium canvas with pre-printed, numbered sections, a numbered pen set in your chosen number of colors (24, 36, or 48), and clear instructions. The kit contains one canvas.
What's the difference with the sets of 2 canvases?
These old master kits are single-canvas: one masterpiece per kit. Our thematic duo-sets contain two canvases with one shared pen set.
Can I embroider these paintings too?
Yes, all ten are also available as cross-stitch kits. Check out the Old Masters in Cross-Stitch.
Conclusion
With Paint by Numbers, you can create a world-famous masterpiece without experience — simply section by section, color by color. Whether you choose the tranquility of Vermeer or the sun of Van Gogh: you'll color a piece of art history that will soon hang proudly on your wall.