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Pen and brown wash drawing of a haloed martyr seated beside a winged angel holding a bowl of roses.

Martyr with an Angel

Engraving of Saint Catherine gazing upward beside a column, with an executioner and crowd in the background before a domed bu

St. Catherine

1613

Engraving of a veiled woman holding a cross and an open book beside a column, with a landscape and Latin inscription below.

Faith (Fides)

1597

Engraving of a seated woman leaning on an anchor in a rocky cave, with a sailing ship on the sea beyond.

Hope (Spes)

1597

Engraving of a seated woman nursing an infant, with two putti beside her and a tree behind, with Latin verse below.

Charity (Caritas)

1597

Engraving of a seated female allegorical figure of Justice holding a sword and balanced scales, with architecture behind her.

Justice (Justitia)

1597

Engraving of a seated woman with a mirror and serpent, looking over her shoulder, with a landscape behind her and Latin text

Prudence (Prudentia)

1597

Engraving of a helmeted female allegory carrying a column on her shoulder, with classical architecture and a Latin inscriptio

Strength (Fortitudo)

1597

Engraving of Saint Sebastian pierced by arrows, bound to a tree, with an angel offering a wreath above.

St. Sebastian

1600

Engraving of the Adoration of the Magi with Virgin and Child, kneeling king, attendants, horses and ruins under an arch.

Anbetung der heiligen drei Könige

Engraving of a standing woman in drapery pouring liquid from a ewer into a cup, with a landscape behind her.

Temperantia

Engraving of a draped woman carrying a fluted column on her shoulder, with a city on a hill and a Latin inscription below.

Fortis

Engraving of a standing female figure holding two snakes, with a distant town, mountains and a Latin verse below.

Prudentia

Engraving of Justitia holding a sword and scales, with a Latin inscription below and a hilltop town in the background.

Justitia

Engraving of a standing female figure holding a crucifix and open book, with a hilltop town and clouds behind her.

Fides

Engraving of a woman standing on an anchor with a hawk on her hand, looking up at a sunburst above a harbor town.

Spes

Engraving of a draped woman nursing an infant with children at her sides, against a cloudy landscape with Latin text below.

Charitas

Engraved landscape with rocky cliffs, hunters in the foreground, a river valley with village houses, and birds flying under c

Bohemian Landscape with Couples and Hunters

1606

Engraving of Mars and Venus embracing on a canopy bed, with Cupid wearing a helmet and armor scattered on the floor.

Mars and Venus

1590

Engraving of nude classical figures with a harp, fruit basket, flowers and trumpet in a rocky landscape.

Mythological and Allegorical Subjects

1588

Engraved oval portrait of a standing pilgrim with a halo, staff and scallop badge, with a castle in the background and verses

Blazoen van het Sint Jacobsgilde te Haarlem, 1624

1624

Engraving of three allegorical women and two infants beneath a large tree, with a distant crucifixion and landscape.

Geloof, Hoop en Liefde in een landschap

1590

Engraving of Saturn, a bearded nude god holding a scythe and an infant, within an ornate oval cartouche frame.

Saturn

1597

Engraving of allegorical nude figures representing the four elements, with a sun god, wheat, clouds and a distant castle.

The Four Elements

1588

Engraving of two nude male figures embracing and kissing, one holding a torch, against a rocky landscape with a tree.

Eros and Anteros

1588

Engraving of Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with a cupid holding grapes, a barrel, fruit and a tree in a landscape.

Venus, Bacchus, and Ceres

1588

Engraving of a richly dressed woman holding a feathered mirror in an arched niche, with Latin verse below.

Pride

Engraving of a standing woman with a hammer beside a tent where a man lies sleeping, with a hilly landscape behind.

Jael and Sisera

1588

Engraving of Saint Veronica holding a veil with the crowned face of Christ, flanked by two cherubs, with Latin text below.

Saint Veronica with the Sudarium

Engraving of seated St Gregory in papal robes with halo and dove, surrounded by books and a tiara within an arched frame.

St Gregory, from The Fathers of the Church

1600

Engraved title page with an oval portrait of a bearded man, allegorical nude figures, a skull, and a Latin inscription.

Hendrick Goltzius

1617

Engraving of the Virgin Mary holding fruit, with the nude infant Christ on her lap, within an oval frame.

The Virgin and Child

c. 1600

Engraving of a seated veiled woman holding a cross and open book before ruins and foliage, with a Latin inscription below.

Faith, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of a seated woman gazing upward beside an anchor, with a sailing ship in a bay behind her.

Hope, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of a seated woman nursing an infant, with two putti beside her under a tree, and a Latin verse below.

Charity, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of seated Justice holding a sword and balanced scales, with classical buildings in the background and Latin text be

Justice, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of a seated woman with a mirror and a serpent, turning to look over her shoulder, with a landscape behind her.

Prudence, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of a helmeted woman seated and balancing a heavy column on her shoulder, with a Latin verse below.

Fortitude, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraving of a woman in a headscarf pouring water from a ewer into a basin, with a Latin inscription below.

Temperance, from The Seven Virtues

1597

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded older man in a ruff collar, with inscriptions and a coat of arms, 1618.

Hendrick Goltzius

1618

Engraved oval portrait of a young man in a ruff collar and striped doublet, with a coat of arms above and Latin inscription.

Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange

1602

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar, framed by putti, a coat of arms, and musical instruments.

Jan van de Velde the Elder, Calligrapher in Haarlem

c. 1604

Engraving of Susanna seated nude at a fountain as two elders watch, with a tree and garden building behind.

Susanna and the Elders

1599

Engraving of a woman holding a bowl with spoons in a kitchen, with angels visible through a doorway behind her.

Sarah, from The Wives of the Patriarchs

1597

Engraving of a woman drawing water from a well with a rope, camels and travelers approaching in the background.

Rebecca, from The Wives of the Patriarchs

1597

Engraving of two embracing women with a leafy branch, a shepherd and flock behind them, and an angel above a rainbow.

Lea and Rachel, from The Wives of the Patriarchs

1597

Engraving of Christ seated at a well beside a woman drawing water, with trees and a distant landscape.

Christ and the Woman of Samaria

1589

Engraving of Mary Magdalene seated among rocks, holding a crucifix and resting her hand on a skull beside a book.

Saint Mary Magdalene Repentant

1597

Engraving of nude Venus pointing as winged Cupid draws a bow, with a chariot and horses in the distance.

Venus, Cupid and Pluto

1590

Engraved circular roundel of Bacchus crowned with vine leaves and grapes, raising a wine glass, with Latin inscriptions aroun

Bacchus, plate 2 from Series of Three Gods

c. 1600

Engraving of a serpent-haired figure holding a snake and fruit beside a dog in a landscape, Envy from The Vices.

Envy, plate 5 from The Vices

c. 1587

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man with a lace collar, framed by an ornate Latin-inscribed cartouche.

Cesare d'Arpino

1606

Engraving of an allegorical female figure holding a crucifix and book before a rocky landscape with a castle.

Faith, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a robed female allegory with a falcon, standing on an anchor before a harbor town and rays of light.

Hope, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a robed woman nursing an infant with two children clinging to her skirt, under a cloudy sky.

Charity, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of allegorical Justice holding a sword and balance scales, standing before a distant hilltop town and landscape.

Justice, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a draped female figure holding a serpent, with a distant town, mountains and a tree in the landscape behind her.

Prudence, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a draped female allegorical figure carrying a fluted column, with a hilltop town and clouds behind her.

Fortitude, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a draped female figure pouring from a jug into a cup, with a river landscape and Latin text below.

Temperance, from The Virtues

c. 1593

Engraving of a reclining veiled woman under a large tree while a bearded man in a hat hands her a staff, with a Latin inscrip

Tamar Receiving a Ring and Staff from Judah

c. 1604

Engraving of the prodigal son receiving money at a counting table while a kneeling woman and child plead beside him.

The Prodigal Son Receiving his Inheritance, from The History of the Prodigal Son

1592

Engraving of a banquet with a lute player, elegant women and men at a round table under arches, with Latin verses below.

The Prodigal Son Feasting with Harlots, from The History of the Prodigal Son

1592

Engraving of a barefoot young man confronting farm workers and children beside a fence, with pigs, sheep, and cottages in the

The Penitence of the Prodigal Son, from The History of the Prodigal Son

1592

Engraving of an old man embracing a kneeling youth under an arch, with onlookers and a town square behind them.

The Return of the Prodigal Son, from The History of the Prodigal Son

1592

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar raising a wine goblet, within an ornate allegorical frame with putti.

Vincent Jacobsz. Coster, wine merchant

1602

Engraving of a long-haired woman kneeling in a grotto beside a skull, crucifix and book, with a church in the distant landsca

Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena

1588

Engraving of St Ambrose seated in an arched niche with a halo, holding a book beside a mitre and stacked books.

St Ambrose, from The Fathers of the Church

1600

Engraving of St Augustine seated in an arched niche with a halo, holding a book beside a mitre and stacked books.

St Augustine, from The Fathers of the Church

1600

Engraving of Saint Jerome seated in an arch, writing with a quill, with a lion beside him and open books above.

St Jerome, from The Fathers of the Church

1600

Engraving of the Virgin seated on a crescent moon holding the Christ Child, with stars, clouds and cherubs around her.

The Virgin and the Child on the Crescent

1607

Engraving of a muscular nude Apollo with a sun halo striding on clouds, with a distant mountain landscape below.

Apollo in the Clouds

c. 1600

Engraving of Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with nude figures, grapes, wheat, a barrel and a winged child beneath a tree.

Venus, Bacchus and Ceres

c. 1600

Engraving of Pallas Athena and Mercury, seated figures with helmet, shield and caduceus against a cloudy sky.

Pallas Athena and Mercury

c. 1600

Engraving of allegorical female figures with scales, sword, mirror and serpent, with a Latin inscription below.

The Seven Virtues

c. 1600

Engraving of three female figures, the Fates, spinning thread beneath a tree in a landscape with a distant building.

The Fates

c. 1600

Engraving of three nude female figures holding laurel wreaths above their heads, standing on clouds beneath a dramatic sky.

The Three Graces

c. 1600

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man in a ruff collar, framed by allegorical figures, a trumpet-blowing putto and a Latin

Abraham Bloemaert

1610

Engraved Nativity scene with shepherds and angels inside an ornate frame, with Saints Peter and Paul seated below.

The Adoration of the Shepherds with St Peter and St Paul

1604

Engraving of St Veronica holding the sudarium with Christ's crowned face, flanked by two winged putti, with Latin inscription

St Veronica Holding the Sudarium

1605

Engraving of the Holy Family under a tree with an infant holding a lamb, an elderly bowing figure, and a distant landscape.

The Holy Family with Saints Elizabeth, Zacharias and John

1590

Engraving of sleeping Psyche on a bed with winged Cupid and putti above, draped curtains and roses scattered below.

Cupid and Psyche

1607

Engraving of Saturn, a nude old man with a scythe holding a child, framed by an ornate cartouche with a goat and basket.

Saturnus (Saturn), from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of the god Jupiter holding lightning bolts beside an eagle, framed by an ornate oval cartouche with scientific inst

Jupiter, from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of nude figure Mars seen from behind, holding a sword, within an ornate oval frame with zodiac animals.

Mars, from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of Sol as a nude archer with bow and arrow inside an ornate oval frame with sun face and lion.

Sol, from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of nude Venus with a flaming heart and winged Cupid in an oval frame, with fruit and a sheep in the border.

Venus, from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of the god Mercury with winged helmet and caduceus standing on clouds within an ornate scrolled frame, dated 1597.

Mercury, from The Seven Planets

1597

Engraving of nude Luna with crescent moon and bow, standing on a cloud within an ornate scrolled frame.

Luna, from The Seven Planets

1597

Allegory of Age

Engraved rustic farmyard with thatched barn, large tree, and two figures walking on a path, with Latin text below.

Abraham Casting out Hagar

1603

Engraving of Christ seated with a crown of thorns, flanked by two angels holding torches beside a column, with a bucket in fr

Christ on the Cold Stone with Two Angels

1603

Engraving of a man painting a Madonna at an easel, with angels and a cow in clouds above and Latin verses below.

St Luke Painting the Virgin

c. 1614

Engraved landscape with tall rock cliffs, pine trees, a seated couple, a hunter on horseback, and birds in the sky.

Bohemian Landscape with Couples and Hunters (left plate)

c. 1606

Etched landscape of a river valley with rocky cliffs, hunters in the foreground, a village, and birds flying across a cloudy

Bohemian Landscape with Couples and Hunters (right plate)

c. 1606

Engraving of the crucifixion of Christ on a crowded hill, with soldiers, horsemen, ladders and a walled city behind.

The Mocking, Flagellation, and Crucifixion of Christ (The Great Calvary)

1615

Engraving of the Crucifixion with crowds of soldiers and mourners below, a walled city with towers in the background.

The Mocking, Flagellation, and Crucifixion of Christ

1615