Engravers Flanders
Schelte Adamsz Bolswert was a leading Dutch engraver, noted for his works after Rubens and Van Dyck. Both he and his older brother, Boetius à Bolswert, worked in Amsterdam and Haarlem before settling in Antwerp. For the last five years of his life Boetius worked exclusively on engravings after Rubens. Bolswert's plates were worked entirely with the graver, and he does not seem to have made any use of the drypoint. The freedom which this excellent artist handled the graver, the picturesque roughness of etching, which he could imitate without any other assisting instrument, and the ability he possessed of distinguishing the different masses of colours, have always been admired by the conoisseurs".
Louis Victor Antonio Artan de Saint-Martin was a Belgian marine painter. His work was influenced by the Barbizon School and the French marine painter Eugène Boudin. A convinced realist, he confined himself to the familiar North Sea, which he studied every day. He was fascinated by dramatic effects and exceptional atmospheric conditions. Just as in the paintings of the Tervuren school, his painting, created by the use of large quantities of pigment applied in copious layers or large masses skilfully distributed and then worked with a trowel, gives the work an appearance of breadth and immediacy.
Saint-Martin was one of the sixteen co-founders of the Société Libre des Beaux-Arts, an association opposed to the stylistic hegemony of the academies and salons. After 1880 he worked in a more impressionist style, and in 1881 he became a Chevalier de l'Ordre de Léopold. Two years later, the artist was awarded a gold medal at the International Colonial and Export Exhibition in Amsterdam.
Franz Ertinger (German: Franz Ertinger) was a French painter born in Germany but working in France and Flanders, a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Antwerp.
Ertinger is a versatile artist who has applied his talents in various fields of art. He is known as a painter, illustrator and printer of books, draughtsman, designer and writer, and worked as a royal engraver in Paris.
Frans Floris de Vriendt the Elder was a Flemish painter and engraver of the 16th century.
The artistic style of Frans Floris was strongly influenced by the Italian Renaissance. He combined elements of Italian mannerism with his own interpretation, creating a distinctive style characterized by attention to detail, vivid colours and dynamic compositions.
Frans Floris was known for his large-scale historical and mythological paintings, which often depicted complex subjects and included many figures. His works demonstrated his ability to create dramatic and evocative scenes, exploring themes of religion, mythology and human emotion.
Philips Galle was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
As a resident of Antwerp, Galle witnessed numerous events of the Eighty Years War, notably the siege and looting of the town in 1576 by the Spaniards, called "The Spanish Fury". This rather personal book, which was translated in several languages soon after its first publication, shows Galle as a peace-loving person who intended to stay far away from the political and military turmoil of his era.
Frans Hogenberg was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. He is known for portraits and topographical views as well as historical allegories. He also produced scenes of contemporary historical events. Hogenberg was the author of graphic works, engravings of city views and maps of the first four volumes of the six-volume atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Description and drawings of the most famous cities in the world), published in 1570 by the Flemish geographer Abraham Ortelius. Hogenberg's engravings are an invaluable source of information about urban development in medieval Europe.
Livio Mehus, née Lieven Mehus, was a Flemish and Italian Baroque painter, draughtsman, and printmaker.
Mehus lived and worked most of his life in Florence, painting allegories, battle scenes and landscapes, portraits and self-portraits.
Bonaventura Peeters the Elder was a prominent Flemish painter, draughtsman, and etcher specializing in marine art during the 17th century. His extensive body of work encompassed marine battles, storms at sea, shipwrecks, and views of ships in rivers and harbours.
Peeters displayed a keen understanding of ships, capturing their intricate details. His earlier works exhibited tonal landscapes influenced by Dutch painting, while later pieces reflected vibrant colors inspired by Italian classicism. He skillfully depicted dramatic shipwrecks, serene ports, and intricate portrayals of ships. Many of his paintings depicted actual locations along the North Sea and the river Scheldt, while others showcased imagined scenes of far-away Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ports. Peeters also collaborated with family members and fellow artists, and his drawings and engravings were included in notable publications like Blaeu's Atlas Maior.
Robert van Audenaerde or Ouden-Aerd was a Flemish painter and engraver. He was first a scholar of Francis van Mierhop, but he afterwards studied under Hans van Cleef. When he was twenty-two years of age he went to Rome, where he became a disciple of Carlo Maratti. Under this master he became a good painter of historical subjects. He amused himself with the point in his leisure moments, and some of his plates were shown to Carlo Maratti, who recommended him to devote himself entirely to the art of engraving. He, however, painted several pictures for the churches of his native city, to which he returned after an absence, it is said, of thirty-seven years. The plates which he executed entirely with the graver are not considered equal to those in which he introduced the point. His drawing shows a perfect acquaintance with the human figure, and is very correct. The principal part of his prints are after the pictures of Carlo Maratti.
Pieter van der Borcht the Elder was a Flemish Renaissance painter, draughtsman and etcher. He is regarded as one of the most gifted botanical painters of the 16th century. Pieter van der Borcht the Elder also introduced new themes such as the 'monkey scene' (also called 'singerie') into Northern art.
Jacob van der Heyden was a Flemish Baroque painter, sculptor and engraver. According to Houbraken he was a painter from Strasbourg who painted for royalty. According to the RKD he worked in Strasbourg, Frankfurt, and Sweden. and was known for portraits, landscapes and historical allegories. Most of his work that survives today are engravings. He died in Brussels.
Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish painter born in 1599 in Antwerp and passed away in 1641 in London, is celebrated as one of the foremost Baroque painters of the 17th century. His notable contributions to the art world include his exceptional portraits of European aristocracy, as well as his religious and mythological paintings. Van Dyck's early exposure to art was influenced significantly by his apprenticeship with Hendrik van Balen and later, by the profound impact of working alongside Peter Paul Rubens. His mastery was recognized early on, leading him to set up his own workshop by the age of 15.
Van Dyck's journey to Italy in 1621 marked a pivotal phase in his career, allowing him to immerse himself in studying the Italian masters and commencing his successful stint as a portraitist. His style evolved under the influence of Titian, evident from his vibrant use of color and refined modeling of form. Van Dyck's Italian period not only honed his artistic skills but also established his reputation as a painter of consequence.
Upon returning to Antwerp, van Dyck's portraits became highly sought after, leading to commissions from notable figures such as Archduchess Isabella and Queen Mother Maria de' Medici. His role as a court painter further solidified in England under the patronage of King Charles I, where he was knighted and appointed as the principal painter, profoundly shaping the aristocratic character of Charles I's reign through his portraits.
Van Dyck's legacy extends beyond his death, having influenced English portrait painting for over a century. His innovative techniques in watercolour and etching, along with his sophisticated portrayal of subjects, continue to be admired. His art not only showcases his technical prowess but also reflects the cultural and social nuances of his era, making his work a significant study for collectors and art historians alike.
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Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter was a Flemish historical, landscape, and genre painter and engraver. He studied under his father, Petrus Johannes, also in Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent.
Johannes (Jan) Wierix was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman, and publisher. He was a very accomplished engraver who made prints after his own designs as well as designs by local and foreign artists.
Together with other members of the Wierix family of engravers he played an important role in spreading appreciation for Netherlandish art abroad as well as in creating art that supported the Catholic cause in the Southern Netherlands. Johannes Wierix is also known for his miniature pen drawings.
Lambert Zutman, also known under the name Lambertus Suavius, was a multifaceted artist from the Southern Netherlands. He is recognized not only for his work as a fine art painter but also for his skills as an architect, copperplate engraver, and draughtsman. His diverse career took him across Europe, with significant periods in Rome and Frankfurt am Main, where he developed his craft under the influence of Lambert Lombard.
Lambert Zutman is known for his contributions to the arts across multiple mediums, including his engravings and architectural designs. His works, such as the series depicting Christ and the Twelve Apostles, showcase his mastery in engraving and his capacity to imbue religious figures with a vivid sense of presence and individuality. Some of his notable engravings are part of collections in major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, highlighting his enduring relevance in the art world.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Zutman's works represent a significant part of the Renaissance art movement in the Low Countries. His contributions to cosmography and his diverse artistic output, spanning architectural sketches to detailed engravings, reflect the rich cultural and historical tapestry of his time.
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