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Jan Saenredam

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Engraving of Venus with Bacchus and Ceres, a cupid, grapes, wheat and a cornucopia of fruit, with Latin verses below.

Sine Cerere et Baccho Friget Venus

c. 1600

Engraving of a grinning fool with bells on his cap holding a staff, with a town and landscape behind him.

Fool Holding a Staff

c. 1595

Engraving of a bearded prophet seated by a tree while two dogs investigate a reclining figure beside a ruined wall.

Ahajah’s Prophesy to Wife of Jeroboam, from Four Scenes from the Life of the Prophets, Isaiah, Ahajah and Elisha

1604

Engraving of the prophet Elijah seated under a large oak as a raven drops bread into his outstretched hand.

Elijah in the Wilderness Fed by Ravens, from Four Scenes from the Life of the Prophets, Isaiah, Ahajah and Elisha

1604

Engraving of nude Andromeda chained to a rock, with Perseus on a winged horse above and a sea monster in the waves.

Perseus en Andromeda

1601

Engraving of a kneeling robed man reaching toward a fiery chariot rising above a large gnarled tree and rocky hills.

Elisha Receives the Robe of Elijah, from Four Scenes from the Life of the Prophets, Isaiah, Ahajah and Elisha

1604

Engraving of a robed woman in an arched niche pouring wine from a pitcher into a goblet, with two shields above.

Matigheid (Temperantia)

1593

Engraving of a helmeted female allegorical figure leaning on a column in an arched niche, with Latin inscription below.

Kracht (Fortitudo)

1593

Engraving of a seated woman leaning on a cross with two angels above offering wreaths, by Jan Saenredam, 1601.

Geloof

1601

Engraving of a seated woman gazing upward as two winged cherubs offer her a laurel wreath beside an anchor and rope.

Hoop

1601

Engraving of a seated woman nursing an infant, with a child beside her and two winged putti holding an olive wreath above.

Liefde

1601

Engraving of nude nymphs bathing in a forest stream beside a seated clothed woman, with hunting dogs and a bow nearby.

Diana and Callisto

1599

Engraving of horses and figures in a crowded mythological scene, with an archer drawing a bow and arrows striking the fallen.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 2)

1594

Engraving of two classical archers beside foliage and rocks, with a nude figure on a cloud at left and Latin text below.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 3)

1594

Engraving of a mythological scene with draped figures, a kneeling woman, and a crowd of onlookers, with Latin verses below.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 4)

1594

Engraving of a priest at a classical altar as a kneeling woman presents a child, with a crowd watching and Latin verse below.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 5)

1594

Engraving of classical figures with a horse at left, a crowned woman at right, and Latin verse below.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 6)

1594

Engraving of mythological figures in a crowd reacting to a tragedy, with a kneeling woman in the foreground and Latin verses

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 7)

1594

Engraving of a mythological scene with draped and nude figures, a fruit basket, and a ram, with Latin verse below.

The Punishment of Niobe (Plate 8)

1594

Engraving of a wounded armored man supported by soldiers while a bearded elder in a cloak watches, with foliage behind.

The Wounded Scipio Carried from Battle by his Sons

1593

Engraving of a skull on a ledge with bones, framed by hourglasses, tools, musical instruments and a reclining skeleton.

Vanitas

c. 1600

Engraving of an old bearded prophet pointing to a kneeling woman gathering sticks with a child before a ruined brick tower.

Prophet Elijah with the Widow of Zarephath

1604

Engraving of nude Bacchus with grapes and a satyr, while three men in period dress gather with a jug and cup in a landscape.

Homage Paid to Bacchus

1596

Engraving of wise virgins gathered under trees in a landscape, one reading a book, with an angel and distant crowd.

Wise Virgins Gathered Together in a Landscape Before the Preaching of the Baptist, from Parable of the Wise and Fooli…

1606

Engraving of revelling women and men in a wooded landscape, with a flute player, a raised goblet, and an open Bible.

Foolish Virgins Revelling, from Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of nude women with lamps in an interior with a canopy bed and columns, with a procession in the background.

Virgins Receiving their Lamps, from Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of women with oil lamps greeting a bridegroom at a doorway under a starry night sky, by Jan Saenredam, 1605.

Wise Virgins Received by Our Lord, from Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

1605

Engraving of women with oil lamps in a wooded landscape by a building, with a procession in the distance, after Saenredam, 16

Foolish Virgins Missing their Rendezvous with Our Lord, from Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of young couples in the foreground, dancers before a church tower, and a man at a window of an ivy-covered house.

Young Couples Celebrating and Dancing

1596

Engraving of a bearded old man with a staff beside a kneeling woman and child before a ruined brick building.

Prophet Elijah with the Widow Zarephath

1604

Engraving of Plato's cave with a crowd facing a raised stage of figures lit by a hanging flame, Latin text above and verses b

Plato’s Cave

1604

Engraving of a nude woman seated under a tree beside an older woman, with fruit baskets, gourds and cabbages in the foregroun

Vertumnus and Pomona

1605

Engraving of nude Pluto and Proserpina seated by a tree, with Cerberus at the side and a fire burning in the distance.

Pluto and Proserpina

1593

Engraving of an allegory with women under a tree, a mounted hunting party with dogs, a winged figure, and a coat of arms.

Allegory of the Flourishing State of the United Provinces

1602

Engraved allegory with a lion-drawn chariot, winged Fama, allegorical women and soldiers in a procession under a Latin inscri

Allegory of the Triumph of the Netherlands over Spain

1600

Engraved allegory with a seated woman, lion, radiant sun face and obelisk, framed by an ornate border with Latin inscriptions

Allegory of Human Nature

c. 1600

Engraving of a rural farmyard with cattle, goats, horses and a turkey beside a brick farmhouse and thatched village cottages.

The Prodigal Son as a Swineherd

c. 1603-05

Engraving of shepherds in a stone archway, one pointing toward a bright nativity scene in the background.

The Adoration of the Shepherds

c. 1590-1600

Engraving of Christ seated at a feast under arches and columns, with angels above and guests and a dog below.

Christ at the Feast of Simon

c. 1590-1600

Engraving of Christ with a halo joining the hands of a man in a cape and a flower-crowned woman holding a palm.

Marriage for Spiritual Love, from Three Kinds of Marriages

c. 1595

Engraving of a couple in period dress joined by a winged Cupid who holds their hands, with a landscape behind them.

Marriage for Worldly Love, from Three Kinds of Marriages

c. 1595

Engraving of a wealthy woman in ruff and jewels beside an old man and a horned devil holding a purse, with Latin text below.

Marriage for Wealth, from Three Kinds of Marriages

c. 1595

Engraved allegorical procession with a lion on a chariot, trumpeters, winged putti and a Latin inscription below.

Allegorie op de overwinning op Spanje tijdens de slag bij Nieuwpoort, 1600

1600

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in an oval cartouche within an ornate architectural frame with allegorical figures.

Portrait of Hans von Aachen

1601

Engraving of Saturn holding a scythe and a child, with reapers harvesting grain and horses and a wagon in a hilly landscape.

Saturnus

1596

Engraving of a nude man naming animals beneath a tree, with cattle, a dog, a rabbit, and birds around him.

Adam geeft de dieren namen

1604

Engraving of a nude Adam reaching toward cattle, sheep, rabbits and birds in a landscape with a large tree.

Adam geeft de dieren namen

1690

Engraving of a bearded man with a staff beside a kneeling woman gathering sticks, with a child and a ruined brick building be

Elia ontmoet de weduwe van Sarefat

1604

Engraving of a bearded prophet gesturing beside a crowned body devoured by dogs, with a large tree and ruined wall.

Voorspelling van Achia

1604

Engraving of an old turbaned man offering a torn cloth to a seated young man beneath a large gnarled tree, with a dove above.

Achia verdeelt zijn jas in twaalf stukken en overhandigt er tien aan Jerobeam

1604

Engraving of a bearded man seated under gnarled trees, reaching up as two ravens bring him food.

Elia wordt in de wildernis gevoed door de raven

1604

Engraving of a kneeling man in a robe reaching toward a fiery chariot with horses ascending into the sky beside a large tree.

Elia verlaat de wereld in een vurige wagen en laat zijn mantel achter voor Elisa

1604

Engraving of a man smelling fruit beside a woman in a lace-trimmed gown, with a goblet and grapes on a table.

De Smaak

1575

Engraving of a young man holding a sword with Goliath's severed head, beside richly dressed women and a distant landscape.

Goliath onthoofd om de vrede, 1713

1600

Engraved allegory of Dutch naval victories with a triumphal chariot, a sailing ship, cannons, a lion and flying Fama above.

Allegorie op de Nederlandse overwinningen op zee tijdens de Tweede Engelse Oorlog, 1654

1600

Engraving of an allegorical Autumn figure with a basket of fruit, a man with a goblet, and farm workers in the background.

Four Seasons (Autumn)

1590

Engraving of a farmer and a woman at a market stall with carrots, radishes, cheese, fish and a barrel, village behind.

Boer en een boerin bij een marktkraam

1595

Engraved allegory with horsemen, hunting dogs, putti holding a coat of arms, a winged figure, and text columns below.

Allegorie op de bloeiende staat van de Republiek, 1602

1602

Engraving of nude Andromeda chained to rock as a winged rider approaches and a sea monster rises from waves.

Andromeda

1601 (printed 1650s)

Engraving of robed women under trees with an open book, jugs and a basket, an angel on the left, and Latin text below.

Plate One, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of allegorical figures in a wooded garden with an open Bible, a piper, a goblet, and Latin verses below.

Plate Two, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of nude women with lamps in a palace interior, a bridegroom procession visible in the upper left, Latin verses belo

Plate Three, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of women carrying lamps greeting a bridegroom at a doorway under a starry night sky, with Latin text below.

Plate Four, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

1606

Engraving of women with oil lamps beside an oak tree and arched building, with Latin text along the bottom edge.

Plate Five, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

1606