Dou

American

[dou] / daʊ /

Or Douw,

noun

Gerard 1613–75, Dutch painter: pupil of Rembrandt.

Dou British

/ dɔu, daʊ /

noun

Gerard (ˈxeːrɑrt). 1613–75, Dutch portrait and genre painter

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Besides Rembrandt, the 27 artists include Vermeer and Frans Hals; Jan Lievens, Rembrandt’s contemporary and friend; Gerard Dou, one of his students; as well as Gabriel Metsu and Jan Steen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

Dou was recently named as one of the American Institute of Chemical Engineer's 35 Under 35.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

But he could not keep up the pace, carding a six-under 65 to finish in a tie for fifth alongside England's Tyrrell Hatton and China's Dou.

From BBC • May 14, 2023

China’s Marty Dou, playing on his home course and also seeking his first tour win, shot 67 to finish 20 under.

From Washington Times • May 14, 2023

There are three fine paintings by Frans van Mieris the elder, the first disciple of Dou, and as finished and minute a painter as his master.

From Holland, v. 1 (of 2) by Zimmern, Helen

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