Pieter Wtewael ( 1596 - 1660 ) was a Dutch painter. Pieter Wtewael s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 12983.85 USD for Venus and Cupid in 2004 to 40252.37 USD for Soldiers playing cards by candlelight in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.