Artist

Dutch 16th Century

Portrait of Dutch 16th Century
Portrait of Dutch 16th Century

b. 1525

Dutch 16th Century is a Renaissance artist. 16 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art.

This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul. The prints show David’s early battles, from cutting off Goliath’s head to bringing gifts to the king. Each sheet uses sharp lines to build texture and depth, a technique common in Northern Renaissance book illustrations and single-sheet prints.

If you like detailed storytelling with a historical twist, tap David Armed before Saul, it’s the first in this series.

Works by Dutch 16th Century

Collections represented

Catalog records compiled from museum open-access collections; the artworks shown are in the public domain. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.