Adriaen Collaert Collection

Mythical Reunion stork, Leguatia gigantea
Mythical Reunion stork, extinct giant bird discovered on Mauritius called Le Geant by Francois Leguat in the 17th century. Based on a description of the Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus

Mythical Reunion stork, extinct giant bird discovered on Mauritius called Le Geant by Francois Leguat in the 17th century. Leguatie, Leguatia gigantea. Colour printed illustration by F

Thistle (Carduus) and Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600

Sight (Visus), from the Fiver Senses, . n. d. Creator: After Maerten de Vos
Sight (Visus), from the Fiver Senses, .n.d

Abrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Lot and His Daughters, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Baptism of Christ, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Sending Out of the Apostles, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Boar Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Christ and the Disciples in the Field, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Rabbit Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Journey to Emmaus, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Mocking Children Cursed by Elijah and Eaten by the She-Bear, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Deer Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Daniel in the Lions Den, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Temptation of Christ, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Enemy Sowing Tares Among the Wheat, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Fall of Icarus, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Wolf Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Jacobs Dream, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Judgment of Paris, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Judgment of Paris, n.d

Juno, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Juno, n.d

Minerva, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Minerva, n.d

Venus, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Venus, n.d

Pharaohs Daughter Finding Moses, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Hare Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Bear Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Saint John on Patmos, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Flight into Egypt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575 / 1618
Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575/1618

Mercury, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Mercury, n.d

Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Creator: Erasmus de Pannemaker
Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Woven at the workshop of Erasmus I de Pannemaker, after an engraving by Adriaen Collaert after Hans Bol

Diana and Her Nymphs with the Ox Hunt, Flanders, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Diana and Her Nymphs with the Ox Hunt, Flanders, c. 1600. After an engraving by Adriaen Collaert after Hans Bol

Arion on a Dolphin surrounded by a Border decorated with Sea Creatures, from a Set of Circular Designs with Sea Gods, 1580-1600

Paris in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, ca. 1580-1600. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Paris in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, ca. 1580-1600

Mercury in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, ca. 1600-1630. Creator: Unknown
Mercury in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, ca. 1600-1630

Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564

Christ calling Saint Andrew, who kneels before him on a beach, and Saint Peter, who climbs out of a boat at right, 1590

Title page for Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Title page for Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Title Plate with Two Pendant Designs Above and Neptune Standing on a Cartouche Below, 1582

Plate 11: equestrian statue of Titus, seen three-quarters to the right, Mount Vesuvius erupting at left in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Plate 8: equestrian statue of Otho, seen from behind, his death scene in the background with him stabbing himself at right and the burning of his body at left, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca

Plate 6: equestrian statue of Nero, seen from behind, the Great Fire of Rome in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Plate 4: equestrian statue of Caligula, seen three-quarters to the left, wearing a winged helmet and holding double-headed arrows, a military scene in the background

Plate 5: equestrian statue of Claudius, seen from behind, a naval competition at right in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Plate 2: equestrian statue of Augustus, holding a globe and seen from behind, with a feast occurring at left in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Plate 1: equestrian statue of Julius Caesar, seen from the front, with a scene of a naval battle on pedestal below, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

America, from the Four Continents, . n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
America, from the Four Continents, .n.d

Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris, c1580-1600

Juno in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris, ca. 1580
Juno in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris, c1580-1600

Neptune in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris, c1580-1600

Design for a Plate with Galatea on a Shell Flanked by Trumpeters in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters, c1600

Design for a Plate with Neptune in a Shell Drawn by Horses in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters, c1600

Design for a Plate with Thetis on a Shell in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters, c1600

Design for a Plate with Arion Riding a Dolphin in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters, c1600

The Sending Out of the Apostles, ca. 1584. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
The Sending Out of the Apostles, ca. 1584

Minerva in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris, c1580-1600

Man of Sorrows with the Three Marys and the Evangelists, . n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Man of Sorrows with the Three Marys and the Evangelists, .n.d

Otilia Bavara. Creator: Adriaen Collaert (Flemish, 1560-1618)
Otilia Bavara

Ignatius Of Loyola Saint Ignatius Of Loyola Death
The burial of Ignatius of Loyola, 1491 - 1556. Spanish Catholic priest, co-founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and first Superior General of the order

Christ and the Twelve Apostles, 1592. Creators: Martin de Vos, Adriaen Collaert
Christ and the Twelve Apostles, 1592

The Five Senses, late 16th century. Artist: Adriaen Collaert
The Five Senses, late 16th century

Pope Gregory I, the Great, c1540-1567. Artist: Adriaen Collaert
Pope Gregory I, the Great, c1540-1567. Pope from 590, St Gregory (c540-604) sent Augustine as a missionary to England in 596

St Jerome, c1540-1567. Artist: Adriaen Collaert
St Jerome, c1540-1567. St Jerome (c342-420) was a leading father of the Christian church. He prepared the first Latin translation of the Bible from Hebrew into Latin, the Vulgate

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Adriaen Collaert, a renowned artist of the 16th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite engravings. His works encompassed a wide range of subjects, showcasing his exceptional talent and attention to detail. One such masterpiece is "Sight (Visus), from the Five Senses, " an enchanting depiction that explores the sense of sight. Created after Maerten de Vos, this artwork transports viewers into a world where vision reigns supreme. Collaert's skillful hand also brought to life biblical narratives like "Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac" and "Lot and His Daughters. " These pieces from "Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes" showcase his ability to capture profound moments in religious history with precision and emotion. In addition to religious themes, Collaert ventured into other realms as well. Works like "The Baptism of Christ" and "The Sending Out of the Apostles" demonstrate his versatility in portraying spiritual events while maintaining an ethereal quality. Not limited to sacred scenes alone, Collaert delved into hunting scenes too. Pieces such as "Boar Hunt, " "Rabbit Hunt, " and "Deer Hunt" reveal his mastery in capturing dynamic action amidst nature's beauty. Each stroke breathes life into these exhilarating moments. Amongst Collaert's repertoire are also serene landscapes like "Christ and the Disciples in the Field" or dramatic tales such as"The Journey to Emmaus. " These artworks transport us through time, inviting us to witness pivotal moments within their frames. However, not all was tranquil in Collaert's artistry; he dared venture into darker territories too. In works like"The Mocking Children Cursed by Elijah and Eaten by the She-Bear" or"Daniels' Lions Den", he explored stories filled with tension and moral lessons that left viewers spellbound. Adriaen Collaert's engravings continue to captivate art enthusiasts even today.