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Hendrick Goltzius

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Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff, framed by cherubs, a globe, a skull, and allegorical figures.

Bol, Hans (1534-1593) painter of Malines, from 1591 in Amsterdam

1593

Engraving of the Apollo Belvedere statue with a serpent and tree, and a draughtsman sketching it at lower right.

The Apollo Belvedere, plate 3 from Three Famous Antique Sculptures

c. 1592, printed c. 1617

Chiaroscuro print of muscular nude Hercules grappling with Cacus in a cave, with cattle and bones, in green and yellow ink.

Hercules and Cacus

1588

Engraving of a bound, bare-chested man tied to a column while soldiers prepare rods in a walled city square.

The Passion: The Flagellation

1597

Engraving of Nox, a nude woman driving a chariot with a torch, accompanied by bats, an owl and a rooster.

Seven Deities: Nox (Night)

1588-1590

Engraving of a muscular nude Hercules with lion skin and club standing in a landscape, with wrestling figures behind.

The Great Hercules or 'Knollenman'

1589

Engraving of a seated woman with a laurel wreath holding an open book, with stacked books and Latin verse below.

Calliope

1592

Engraving of seated woman in drapery holding a comic theatre mask, with an open book at her feet and Latin verse below.

Thalia

probably 1592

Engraving of seated Melpomene, Muse of tragedy, holding a scroll beside books, with a laurel sprig at her feet.

Melpomene

probably 1592

Engraving of seated muse Clio in flowing drapery, holding a scroll and stylus beside an open book, with Latin verses below.

Clio

probably 1592

Engraving of a seated woman in drapery playing a lute, with an open book at her feet and Latin text below.

Terpsichore

probably 1592

Green and ochre woodcut of a tall rocky cliff on a seashore, with a village on the left and sailing ships on rough waves.

Cliff on a Seashore

probably 1592/1595

Green-toned woodcut of a waterfall beside a large tree, a watermill, rocky cliffs, and a distant town under a cloudy sky.

Landscape with a Waterfall

probably 1592/1595

Woodcut-style landscape of a thatched farmhouse with a well, a walking man, a stork on the roof and birds in the sky.

Landscape with a Farmhouse

probably 1592/1595

Oval print of the sea goddess Tethys nude, steering sea creatures and dolphins amid waves and billowing cloth.

Tethys

1588/1590

Engraved oval print of crowned nude Pluto with trident before swirling flames and a burning city.

Pluto

1588/1590

Oval sepia print of the sea god Oceanus riding a sea monster, holding a trident and rope amid churning waves.

Oceanus

1588/1590

Brown-toned print of muscular Hercules raising a club over the struggling monster Cacus in a rocky cave.

Hercules Killing Cacus

1588

Engraving of a muscular nude man standing on a globe among clouds, raising one fist, in an oval frame.

Aether

1588/1590

Oval print of a nude woman with a torch riding a chariot pulled by bats, with an owl and a rooster, in olive tones.

Nox

1588/1590

Circular engraving of a seated woman with snakes on her arm and birds at her lap, with a classical building behind her.

Allegory of Prudence

c. 1586

Engraved oval bust portrait of a bearded man in armor and ruff collar, with Latin inscription around the frame.

Frederick II, King of Denmark and Norway

1590

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff holding dividers over a globe, surrounded by scientific instruments, dated 1595.

Nicolaus Petri van Deventer

1595

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded man in a pleated ruff collar and doublet, with Latin inscription around the border.

Hieronymus Scholiers

1583

Engraving of a muscular armored warrior seen from behind, with plumed helmet and cape, before distant soldiers and spears.

Marcus Valerius Corvus

1586

Engraving of a muscular armored warrior with a sword and cloak, with figures around a fire in the background.

Mucius Scaevola

1586

Engraving of a plumed captain holding a pike, with drilling infantry and a fortified town in the background.

The Captain of the Infantry

1587

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in a ruff collar and pearls, her hand resting on a skull.

Françoise van Egmond

1580

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a fur-trimmed coat holding dividers, with a book, column and landscape behind him.

Christopher Plantin

probably c. 1583

Engraved full-length portrait of a standing man with a lace ruff and walking staff, with a landscape behind him.

Gerrit de Jong

1583

Engraving of the Adoration of the Magi: Mary and the Christ Child in a stable, a kneeling king, a star above, and a crowd at

The Adoration of the Magi

c. 1586

Engraving of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ across her lap, with a radiating light behind them and a cross on a hill

Pietà (The Sorrowing Virgin with the Dead Christ in Her Lap)

1596

Engraving of the Holy Family with the Virgin and Christ child before a column, an aged Joseph beside them, and a distant town

Holy Family before a column

1585

Engraving of a herald in a heraldic tabard holding scrolls, standing before a draped interior with books and a chair.

Herald

1586

Engraving of the Last Supper with Christ haloed at center, apostles seated at a long table, and a servant with a tray.

The Last Supper

1598

Engraving of Christ praying on a rocky hill as an angel appears, while three disciples sleep below and a torch-lit procession

Christ on the Mount of Olives

1597

Engraving of Christ being seized by armed soldiers at night, with a kneeling man drawing a sword in the foreground.

Christ Taken Captive

1598

Engraving of Christ bound before Caiaphas at night, with torchbearers, armored soldiers, and seated figures in a stone hall.

Christ before Caiphas

1597

Engraving of Christ before a seated Pilate on a throne, with a soldier, crowd, stone archway and towers behind.

Christ before Pilate

1596

Engraving of Christ bound to a column as men with whips and rods beat him in a city square, dated 1597.

Flagellation of Christ

1597

Engraving of Christ crowned with thorns, seated while soldiers mock him beneath an arched gateway opening onto a city.

Christ Crowned with Thorns

1597

Engraving of Christ crowned with thorns on a balcony above a crowd in a city street, with a church tower behind.

Ecce Homo

1597

Engraving of Christ in a crown of thorns carrying a cross past kneeling mourners, with a fortified tower and hills behind.

Christ Carrying the Cross

probably 1598

Engraving of the Crucifixion with Christ center, two thieves beside him, mourners and soldiers below, and a sunburst in the s

The Crucifixion

probably 1598

Engraving of a harbor with ships, bales and barrels, merchants shaking hands, and a notary writing beside a city wall.

Lie and Deceit disrupt a business transaction

1597

Engraving of allegorical figures walking in procession, led by a blindfolded Cupid, with a town in the distance and text belo

Litigation follows Blind Desire

1597

Engraving of a litigant ascending courthouse steps with allegorical women carrying bags, a town street behind, Dutch and Lati

He who litigates must be shameless, patient and rich

1597

Engraving of a litigator and women in an interior, with a beast devouring goods and a Latin and Dutch caption warning against

Litigating devours money and property

1597

Engraving of a man awake in bed by candlelight, a rooster nearby, and two women dancing in a tiled room with verse below.

He who litigates has sleepless nights

1597

Engraving of a woman attacked by swordsmen on a city street, with allegorical labels and Dutch and Latin verses below.

Good Cause is threatened

1597

Engraving of Christ's body being lowered into a stone tomb, with a kneeling woman and mourners in a rocky setting.

Burial of Christ

1596

Green woodcut of a haloed woman with long hair seated in a landscape beside a tree and a skull.

The penitent Mary Magdalene

1585

Engraving of the risen Christ with banner above a tomb, an angel, startled soldiers and two women at left.

The Resurrection

1596

Christ as Salvator Mundi

probably 1589

Engraving of a curly-haired bearded man seated on rocks gazing upward, with a distant landscape and Latin inscription below.

Saint Bartholomew

probably 1589

Engraving of a bearded man with curly hair seated by rocks, holding a spear and open book, with a sea view behind him.

Saint Thomas

probably 1589

Engraving of an elderly bearded man seated by an open book, holding a halberd, with a rocky landscape behind him.

Saint Matthew

probably 1589

Engraving of an elderly bearded man with curly hair seated in a rocky landscape, hands clasped, with a Latin inscription belo

Saint James the Less

probably 1589

Engraving of a bearded man with curly hair holding a book beneath a tree, with a mountain landscape behind him.

Saint Jude Thaddeus

probably 1589

Engraving of bearded Saint Matthias holding a sword and resting his hand on an open book before a rocky landscape.

Saint Matthias

probably 1589

Engraving of a bearded elderly man holding a sword before a rocky landscape, with a Latin inscription below.

Saint Paul

probably 1589

Engraving of Saint Peter kneeling in prayer with keys and a book beside him, with a Latin inscription below.

Saint Peter

1589

Engraving of a bearded old man leaning on a book in a rocky landscape, with a Latin inscription below.

Saint Andrew

probably 1589

Engraving of a bearded saint in a shell-decorated hat, seated by a pilgrim staff and pouch in a rocky landscape with a tree.

Saint James Major

probably 1589

Engraving of Saint John gazing upward, holding a chalice, with a closed book and rocky landscape behind him.

Saint John

probably 1589

Engraved print of an elderly man with a cross-topped staff and open book, in front of rocks and a distant landscape.

Saint Philip

probably 1589

Engraving of a seated woman in draped robes playing a flute, with books and a trumpet at her feet and Latin text below.

Euterpe

probably 1592

Engraving of a seated woman in a draped gown holding a celestial sphere and dividers, with a set square at her feet.

Erato

probably 1592

Engraving of a seated woman holding a serpent-entwined staff and an open book, identified by Latin text as the Muse Polyhymni

Polyhymnia

probably 1592

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff, with a helmet, sword, and battle scene around him.

Jacques de la Faille

1580

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in a ruff collar resting her hand on a skull, with allegorical figures in the corners.

Josina Hamels

1580

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man with a ruff collar, hand on chest, with Dutch inscription above.

Portrait of a man with his hand on his chest

1581

Engraving of Christ bound before the high priest Caiaphas, with torch-bearers, soldiers and onlookers in a night setting.

Christ before Caiaphas, plate 4 from The Passion of Christ

1597

Engraving of the nude figure of Icarus tumbling toward the sea beneath the sun, with a winged figure in the distance and a La

Ikarus

Engraving of a bound long-haired man before a seated judge on a dais, with soldiers and onlookers and a town visible through

Christ Before Pilate, plate 5 from the series The Passion of Christ

1596

Engraving of the rear view of the Farnese Hercules statue, with two men in period dress looking up at it from the lower right

Jacob Matham und Hendrick Goltzius betrachten den Herkules Farnese

Engraving of a muscular armored warrior with a plumed helmet standing on a shield, with spears and a battle scene behind him.

Titus Manlius Torquatus, plate 5 from the series The Roman Heroes

1586

Engraving of a nude female allegory seated on a fallen armored figure, with a Latin inscription and a distant landscape.

Allegory of virtue conquering violence

1590

Engraving of an armored rider on a rearing horse raising a staff amid smoke, with onlookers in a street below.

Marcus Curtius

1586

Brown-toned print of a helmeted warrior holding a raised sword, with a plumed helmet and draped cloth, by Hendrick Goltzius.

Mars (half-length)

1588

Engraving of the Annunciation: an angel with a palm branch greets Mary seated at a table in an arched room, with musician ang

Verkündigung an Maria

Engraving of the god Mercury in a winged helmet holding a caduceus, standing in an arched niche with winged figures above.

Mercury

1592

Engraving of a classical hall with a radiant seated figure, nude youths and attendants, after Ovid's Metamorphoses, 1589.

Metamorphoses by Ovid

1589

Engraving of the god Neptune with a trident and laurel branch in a classical niche, with two winged putti above.

Neptune

1592

Engraving of the nude figure Ixion falling through clouds toward a fiery abyss, with a Latin inscription in a circular border

Ixion

1588

Engraving of a seated helmeted goddesses with a Medusa shield and owl, framed by weapons, books and instruments.

Three goddesses seated in clouds

1596

Engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, 1604: a haloed figure addresses a crowd of kneeling and burdened people, framed by scripture

Verlossing van het lijden

1604

Engraving of a kneeling woman at a column among onlookers and guards, with crucifixion and feast scenes and a scripture borde

Vergeving van zonden

1598

Engraving of the crucified Christ flanked by Justitia, Fides and a horned Satan figure, framed by Latin scripture inscription

Genoegdoening van Christus (Kruisiging)

1598

Engraving of allegorical figures climbing toward clouds with a scroll, framed by ornate borders with biblical text.

Zoektocht naar het Koninkrijk Gods

1598

Engraving with allegorical women Charitas, Fides and Justitia in a landscape, framed by a border of Bible quotations.

Zorg van God voor de zijnen

1598

Engraving of Christ at a table with a companion, allegorical women and cherubs, framed by scripture text and ornamental borde

Het huis gebouwd op een rots

1598

Engraving of a violent fight among figures inside a church, framed by emblematic roundels and Latin inscriptions.

Meningsverschillen binnen de kerk

1578

Engraving of a house collapsing into stormy waves, with figures and biblical inscriptions in an ornamental border.

Het huis gebouwd op zand

1598

Engraving of a church interior where a violent crowd fights around an altar, framed by a border of Latin quotations and round

Meningsverschillen binnen de kerk

1598

Engraving of a falling tyrant above crowned kings and flaming armed figures, framed by narrative vignettes and Latin text.

Bestraffing van tirannen

1598