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Engraving of the nude figure Phaeton tumbling through the sky above a bay, mountains and a smoking coastal town, with Latin t

Phaeton, from The Four Disgracers

1588

Engraving of the nude figure Ixion plunging through clouds toward a fiery shoreline, with Latin text around a circular border

Ixion, from The Four Disgracers

1588

Engraving of the dead Christ supported by a winged angel above a tomb, with two putti and a rocky landscape.

The Dead Saviour Supported by an Angel

1587

Engraving of Mars and Venus entwined on a draped bed, with Cupid, a helmet and shield, and a sun chariot in the sky.

Mars and Venus

1588

Engraving of Pan reaching for the nymph Syrinx as she turns into a reed beside a river, with Latin verses below.

Pan Pursuing Syrinx, Who is Changed into a Reed

1589

Engraving of Phaeton before a seated sun god in a columned palace, with kneeling attendants and wheat sheaves.

Phaeton Asking for the Chariot

1590

Engraving of Phaeton falling from the sun chariot as nymphs and Atlas react amid fire and clouds.

Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun

1590

Engraving of Phaeton's sisters turning into poplar trees by a river, with a swan at the water's edge, by Hendrick Goltzius.

Phaeton's Sisters Changed into Poplars, and Cygnus into a Swan

1590

Engraving of a standing man in 1580s dress holding a tall pike, with a ruff collar and landscape behind him.

Pike Bearer, Facing Right

1583

Engraving of St Jerome, a bearded hermit seated under a tree with a book, skull, lion, and crucifix beside him.

St Jerome

1596

Engraved portrait of Josephus Justus Scaliger in an oval frame, with allegorical figures, putti and a Latin inscription.

Josephus Justus Scaliger

1592

Engraving of the Adoration of the Shepherds with the Virgin, infant Christ, angels in clouds, and shepherds at a ruined stabl

The Adoration of the Shepherds, from The Birth and Early Life of Christ

1594

Engraving of the infant Christ's circumcision in a Gothic church, with robed figures and onlookers beneath a chandelier.

The Circumcision, from The Birth and Early Life of Christ

1594

Oval woodcut of crowned nude figure Pluto holding a trident, with an overturned urn at his feet on rocky ground.

Pluto

1588

Engraving of the Adoration of the Magi with the Virgin and Child, a kneeling king offering gifts, attendants, and a star abov

The Adoration of the Magi, from The Birth and Early Life of Christ

c. 1593

Engraving of the Holy Family with the infant John the Baptist beneath a tree, a cat at a doorway and a lily plant nearby.

The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist, from The Birth and Early Life of Christ

1593

Engraving of the Farnese Hercules statue seen from behind, with two onlookers at lower right and Latin inscriptions below.

The Farnese Hercules, from Three Famous Antique Statues at Rome

1592, published 1617

Engraving of a classical statue of nude bearded Hercules with lion skin and an infant, on an inscribed pedestal.

The Emperor Commodus as Hercules, from Three Famous Antique Statues at Rome

1592, published 1617

Engraving of the Apollo Pythius statue, a nude youth with a cloak and serpent, with a draftsman sketching at lower right.

The Apollo of Belvedere, from Three Famous Antique Statues at Rome

1592, published 1617

Engraved portrait of an elderly woman in a ruff collar and fur-trimmed dress, with a town skyline behind her.

Portret van Anna Fullings, moeder van de kunstenaar

1581

Engraved oval portrait of a man with a ruff collar writing with a quill at a desk, with a coat of arms and Latin inscriptions

Portret van onbekende 24-jarige man (Jan van Heussen?)

1578

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar, with a city square and gabled houses behind him.

Portret van Allaert Fransz. Schatter

1581

Oval engraved portrait of a young man with curly hair and a large ruff collar, dated 1579.

Portret van Jan van Duvenvoorde op 20-jarige leeftijd

1579

Engraved print with two oval medallions: a bearded man in a ruff collar on the left, and an animal on a pedestal on the right

Afdrukken van de twee zijden van het portretmedaillon van Arnoud van Beresteyn

1579

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

Portret van Hieronymus Scholiers (?)

1583

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded man in a pleated ruff collar and cord-trimmed doublet, 1582.

Portret van Hans Felbbier of Jacob Gyscher

1582

Circular chalk drawing of the Virgin and infant Christ with bearded onlookers leaning in, on a dark grey ground.

Adoration of the Shepherds

1600-1605

Engraving of the Massacre of the Innocents with armed men attacking mothers and infants and muscular standing male figures at

The Massacre of the Innocents

c. 1585-86

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

The Great Hercules (Knollenman)

1589

Engraving of the sea nymph Galatea in a shell chariot with dolphins, tritons, and flying cupids above the waves.

The Triumph of Galatea

1592

Engraved oval portrait of an elderly bearded man in a ruff collar, framed by swords, books, a lute and Latin text.

Dirck Volkertsz. Coornhert (with frame)

1591

Engraving of a mythological contest scene with a nude violinist, a seated bearded king, robed women, and satyrs in a wooded l

The Judgement of Midas

1590

Engraving of gods, nude figures and winged putti gathered on clouds above a distant landscape, with Latin text below.

The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche

1587

Engraved wedding feast with guests at a long table, a servant pouring wine into stone jars, and musicians beneath a classical

The Wedding at Cana

c. 1590-1610

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar, with a city street scene behind him and Latin text in the border.

Portrait of Albert Fransz. Schatter

1581

Oval engraved portrait of a young man in a ruffled collar and patterned doublet, with a Latin inscription around the border.

Portrait of a 24-Year-Old Man

1583

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff holding dividers over a globe, with astronomical instruments and an obelisk in t

Portret van Nicolaus Petri van Deventer

1583

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar with a coat of arms beside him, dated 1579.

Portret van een man op 34-jarige leeftijd

1579

Engraving of the Last Supper with Christ and apostles at a table, a glowing halo, a candle, and a city view behind.

The Last Supper, plate 1 from The Passion of Christ

1598

Engraving of Vulcan standing in an arched niche holding a hammer and a bowl, with putti above and the title VULCANUS.

Vulcanus

1592

Engraving of the nude sun god Sol holding a lyre in an arched niche, with winged putti and a laurel wreath above.

Sol

1592

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

Mercurius

1592

Engraving of Bacchus, a nude god in a classical niche holding a wine cup, with a putto, grapes and winged figures.

Bacchus

1592

Engraving of Judas kissing Christ as soldiers with torches seize him, while Peter strikes a fallen man with a sword at lower

The Betrayal of Christ, plate 3 from The Passion of Christ

1598

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded man in a large pleated ruff collar, with inscription text around the border.

Gheraert van der Spronck

1581

Circular engraving of the nude figure Tantalus tumbling headfirst through water and clouds, with a castle on a rocky hill at

Tantalus

1588

Engraving of gods feasting on clouds with cherubs and winged figures, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1587.

The Feast of the Gods at the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche

1587

Engraving by Hendrick Goltzius with a central scene of a figure amid smoke and flames, framed by biblical medallion scenes.

Bestraffing van het kwaad

1578

Engraving of the Annunciation: Mary kneels at left while an angel with a lily kneels at right beneath a radiant dove and cher

The Annunciation

1594

Engraving of the Holy Family under a blossoming cherry tree, with the Virgin holding the child and Joseph behind them.

Heilige Familie onder de kersenboom

1589

Engraving of elegant Venetian figures in a columned hall overlooking a lagoon with gondolas and a city skyline.

The Venetian Ball (The Venetian Wedding)

1584

Engraved portrait of an elderly bearded man in a fur-trimmed coat and cap, with Latin verse below.

Portret van Pieter van Foreest

1586

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar holding a baton, with Latin inscription and military trophies.

Portret van Jacques de la Faille

1580

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in ruff collar and feathered headdress, one hand resting on a skull.

Portret van Françoise van Egmond

1580

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in a ruff collar with her hand on a skull, framed by allegorical figures and a Latin inscri

Portret van Josina Hamels

1580

Engraved full-length portrait of a standing man in striped fashionable dress holding a flower, with a landscape and text belo

Portret van een man met bloemen in zijn hand

1582

Engraved full-length portrait of a standing man with ruff collar and staff, with troops and smoke in a landscape behind him.

Kapitein van de infanterie

1583

Engraving of an allegorical battle with a war chariot, armored warriors, a burning city, and a winged Victoria above.

De triomfwagen van de Oorlog

1578

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in a ruff collar and patterned gown, surrounded by an ornate border with allegorical scenes

Portret van Charlotte van Bourbon

1581

Engraving of a crowned armoured knight with a sword and lion shield, shown in an open book beside a faint ghosted page.

Graaf Dirk I van Holland

1586

Engraving of an armored knight with plumed helmet, lion shield and sword, facing a page of Dutch text in an open book.

Graaf Dirk II van Holland

1586

Open book: left page of Dutch text, right page an engraving of an armored man with a helmet, lion shield and sword.

Graaf Aarnout van Holland

1586

Open book: left page Dutch text on Count Dirk IV, right page engraving of a fur-cloaked knight with lion shield and arrows.

Graaf Dirk IV van Holland

1586

Engraving of Count Dirk III of Holland in armour and fur cloak with sword, beside a page of Dutch chronicle text.

Graaf Dirk III van Holland

1586

Engraving of an armored knight with feathered helmet, sword and lion shield beside a Dutch text page.

Graaf Floris I van Holland

1586

Oval engraved portrait of a bearded older man in a ruff collar, with Dutch inscription around the upper border.

Portret van Johannes Jansz. Gelasius

1579

Oval engraved portrait of a woman in a bonnet and pleated ruff, with Dutch verse inscribed around the border.

Portret van een vrouw

1581

Man met een baret

1600

Circular drawing of a bearded man in a loose robe playing a bagpipe, with detailed hands and a monogram at upper left.

Doedelzakspeler

1605

Engraving of the dead Christ on a slab with four evangelists, a lion, an ox, an eagle, and an angel, plus crown of thorns and

De gestorven Christus en de vier evangelisten

1583

Engraving of Christ's body held by an angel on a stone tomb, with a cherub and a rocky landscape, by Hendrick Goltzius.

Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus

1587

Engraving of Saint Jerome seated under a tree with a skull, a lion, and a crucifix, reading an open book.

Heilige Hieronymus

1596

Engraving of a woman in a veil and fur-trimmed robe with a child and heraldic shield, beside a page of Dutch text.

Gravin Geertruida van Saksen

1586

Graaf Robrecht I de Fries

1586

Engraving of an armored knight with plumed helmet, spear and heraldic shield, beside a page of black-letter text in a book.

Graaf Godfried III met de Bult

1586

Engraving of an armored knight with plumed helmet, sword and lion shield, shown in an open book beside Dutch text.

Graaf Dirk V van Holland

1586

Engraved full-length portrait of a man in a feathered hat and cloak with a sword and lion shield, beside a Dutch text page.

Graaf Floris II van Holland

1586

Engraving of a bearded armored man with a lion shield and sword, beside a book page of Dutch black-letter text.

Graaf Dirk VI van Holland

1586

Engraved full-length portrait of a man in a fur-trimmed robe and feathered hat with a sword and lion shield, in a book.

Graaf Floris III van Holland

1586

Engraving of a bearded armoured man with a feathered hat and lion coat of arms, shown beside a page of Dutch text.

Graaf Dirk VII van Holland

1586

Engraving of a noblewoman in an ornate gown and feathered headdress beside a lion shield, printed on an open book page.

Gravin Ada van Holland

1586

Engraving of an armored man with a sword and lion shield, printed in an open book beside a faint ghosted figure.

Graaf Willem I van Holland

1586

Black line print on blue paper of a waterfall among rocks, a large tree, a cottage with a water wheel, and distant hills.

Landscape with a Waterfall, from Four Small Landscapes

1597/1600

Oval print of a nude male figure with raised arm standing on a cloud, with a billowing cloak and swirling sky behind him.

Aether, plate six from Demogorgon and the Deities

c. 1588-90

Engraving of a nude woman in a chariot pulled by bats, holding a torch, with a rooster above, in an oval frame.

Nox, plate seven from Demogorgon and the Deities

c. 1588-90

Oval print of a nude crowned figure with a trident and a three-headed dog at his feet, by Hendrick Goltzius.

Pluto, plate four from Demogorgon and the Deities

c. 1588-90

Engraving of armored soldiers and horsemen fighting in a field below a fortified town with tents and trees.

Giovanni de' Medici zorgt voor een veilige aftocht van het keizerlijk leger bij het fort van Pontevico

1583

Engraved portrait of a bearded man with a ruff, hands on a celestial globe, surrounded by scientific instruments and the date

Portret van Nicolaus Petri van Deventer

1595

Engraving of the Apollo Belvedere statue beside a serpent, with a seated draftsman sketching at lower right.

Apollo Belvedere

1590

Engraving of a muscular bearded Hercules statue with lion skin, club and infant, on an inscribed pedestal.

Hercules en Telephos

1590

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat and ruff collar, with inscription, by Hendrick Goltzius.

Portret van Adriaen van Westcapelle

1584

Engraving of Lot led by two winged angels away from a walled city, with women following behind and a tree on the left.

Lot's Flight from Sodom

1582

Engraving of a Venetian wedding: elegant figures in a columned hall overlooking a lagoon with boats and a distant city.

The Venetian Wedding

1584

Engraving of a beached pilot whale on a sandy shore, with men pulling ropes and onlookers and boats in the distance.

A beached pilot whale near Zandvoort on 21 November, 1594

1594

Engraving of the back of a muscular nude Hercules statue on a pedestal, with a cloak and two onlookers below.

Farnese Hercules

ca. 1592, dated 1617

Engraving of Christ bound to a column while executioners with rods and a torch surround him in a city square.

The Flagellation, from "The Passion of Christ"

1597