Who painted Hendrick Goltzius?

Hendrick Goltzius was painted by Jonas Suyderhoff in 1649.

Where can I see Hendrick Goltzius?

Hendrick Goltzius is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hendrick Goltzius?

Hendrick Goltzius is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of Hendrick Goltzius are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hendrick Goltzius

Jonas Suyderhoff , 1649

Hendrick Goltzius is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center in plate: EER BOVEN GOLT; lower center in plate: Henricus Goltzius / Sculpturae et picturae ambitum / et amplitudinem pari / celeritate et faelicitate / occupans / J. Suyderhoef Sculpsit P. Soutman Excud Cum Priv.; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 5164 / _P_ / 8319 / Dut. VI. 381. 30-I/II
Markings: Marked:bunch of grapes

About this work

Overview

This print is a portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, created by Jonas Suyderhoff in 1649 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts an older man with a beard and deep-set eyes, surrounded by symbolic elements. Cherubs holding artistic tools suggest the subject's significance in the art world.

Technique & Style

The black-and-white image features an oval frame with a decorative border of leaves, flowers, and cherubs, topped with a crest and accompanied by a banner with Latin text.