The artist utilised a technique of dramatic lighting to direct the eye toward the central action of a scene. In paintings such as The Stoning of Saint Stephen, he used sharp contrasts between light and shadow to define the figures. Technical analysis of his paintings, such as the X-radiographs of Minerva and Solomon's Sacrifice, reveals significant alterations beneath the surface. These scans show that he frequently adjusted the placement of figures to improve the balance of his compositions.

Collectors today value these paintings for their atmospheric quality and theatrical sense of space. The prints offer a window into the technical methods of seventeenth-century Dutch art. His focus on historical and mythological subjects provides a sense of narrative depth for a home gallery. These prints work well in rooms where the play of light can be appreciated alongside the dark tones of the original oil paintings.