Mattheus Josephus Lau ( 1889 - 1958 ) was a Dutch painter. Mattheus Josephus Lau s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 569.73 USD for Schoorl in 2004 to 1585.47 USD for Groote sloot in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.