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Jacob Matham

345 works

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Engraving of the Nativity: Mary holds the infant Christ beside an elderly man while angels and cherubs gather on clouds above

The Nativity

Pen and brown ink drawing of a fortified manor house with a tall tower, arched gate and trees, by Jacob Matham, 1581.

Gezicht op Huis Kostverloren aan de Amstel

1581

Engraving of the Adoration of the Shepherds with Moses and prophets holding scrolls in a stone interior, by Jacob Matham, 158

The Adoration of the Shepherds, Surrounded by Moses and Five Prophets

1588

Engraving of the Adoration of the Shepherds with six prophets holding scrolls, set in a ruined stone hall with angels above.

The Adoration of the Shepherds with Six Prophets

1588

Engraving of nude Minerva with plumed helmet and spear beside Mercury with winged helmet and caduceus in clouds.

The Alliance of Minerva and Mercury

1588

Engraving of Saint Francis kneeling in prayer with a halo, beside a crucifix, open book and candle in a rocky landscape.

H. Franciscus biddend

1611

Engraving of the seated bearded figure of Moses after Michelangelo's sculpture, in a stone niche with a tablet.

Moses, after the sculpture by Michelangelo, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

16th century

Engraving of a young man receiving money at a counting table in an arcaded interior, with a kneeling woman and child before h

Verloren zoon ontvangt zijn erfdeel

1592

Engraved portrait of Aaron, a bearded priest seated with a flowering staff, incense burner and mitre beside him.

Aäron

1600

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff raising a goblet, framed by allegorical figures and a Dutch verse.

Portret van Vincent Jacobsz. Coster

1602

Engraving of a lavish banquet in an arcaded hall, with a lute player, ruffed guests at a table, and a servant carrying a dish

Verloren zoon verkwist zijn erfenis

1592

Engraving of a ragged young man turned away by villagers before a thatched farmhouse, with sheep and a large tree behind.

De verloren zoon als bedelaar weggestuurd

1592

Engraving of an elderly father embracing a kneeling son under a stone arch, with onlookers and a town square behind them.

Thuiskomst van de verloren zoon

1592

Engraving of Nox: winged Morpheus with horns above sleeping nude figures, cherubs, a lion and an owl in clouds.

Nacht (Nox)

1601

Engraving of Venus reclining on clouds above a banquet scene with elegant figures in an arched hall, by Jacob Matham, 1601.

Avond (Vesper)

1601

Engraving of the goddess Aurora with a torch and winged horse, cherubs above, reclining gods in clouds, and scholars reading

Ochtend (Aurora)

1601

Engraving of Phoebus in a chariot over harvesters, fishermen, musicians and shepherds in a rural landscape, 1601.

Middag (Meridies)

1601

Engraved half-length portrait of a bearded man in lace collar and patterned doublet beside a helmet and curtain.

Portret van Filips Willem, prins van Oranje

1598

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in armour with lace collar, holding a baton beside a plumed helmet and draped curtains.

Portret van Frederik Hendrik, prins van Oranje

1610

Engraving of two nude figures embracing and kissing, holding torches, with a cloak and a rocky landscape behind them.

Liefde

1588

Engraving of three nude women as the Fates in a landscape, one standing with a distaff, two seated working thread, with Latin

Drie schikgodinnen

1588

Engraving of three nude female figures, the Graces, placing laurel wreaths on each other's heads among clouds.

Drie gratiën

1588

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar and embroidered doublet, with Latin inscription, dated 1600.

Portret Francisco Hurtado de Mendoza

1600

Engraving of nude allegorical figures in a rocky landscape with a fruit basket, lute, flowers and Latin inscription.

The Five Senses

1588

Engraving of the Holy Family under a tree with an elderly couple, a young boy with a lamb, and a distant town.

The Holy Family Resting in a Landscape visited by Saint Elizabeth, Saint Zacharias, and the Infant Saint John

1590