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Maerten van Heemskerck, a renowned Dutch painter of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful creations

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Gideon Receiving a Share from the Spoil, 1561. Creator: Unknown

Gideon Receiving a Share from the Spoil, 1561. Creator: Unknown
Gideon Receiving a Share from the Spoil, 1561. Series: The Story of Gedeon, pl. 6

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. Creator: Unknown

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. From The Passion

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Dew Upon the Fleece of Wool, 1561. Creator: Unknown

The Dew Upon the Fleece of Wool, 1561. Creator: Unknown
The Dew Upon the Fleece of Wool, 1561. From The Story of Gedeon, pl. 3

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Portrait of Johannes Colmannus, Rector of the Convent of St. Agatha at Delft, c.1538-c.1540

Portrait of Johannes Colmannus, Rector of the Convent of St. Agatha at Delft, c.1538-c.1540

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Holy Trinity, c.1550-c.1574. Creator: Unknown

The Holy Trinity, c.1550-c.1574. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Trinity, c.1550-c.1574. Manner of Maarten van Heemskerck

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza, c.1555

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Pluto and Cerberus, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Pluto and Cerberus, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Pluto and Cerberus, c.1555

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The baptism of Christ, c.1560-c.1565. Creator: Circle of Maarten van Heemskerck

The baptism of Christ, c.1560-c.1565. Creator: Circle of Maarten van Heemskerck
The baptism of Christ, c.1560-c.1565

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Other Title(s): Left Wing of a Triptych: the Donor Matelief Dammasz. and St Paul (front) and the Erythraean Sibyl (back)

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c.1545-c.1550. Creator: Workshop of Maarten van Heemskerck

Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c.1545-c.1550. Creator: Workshop of Maarten van Heemskerck
Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c.1545-c.1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Portrait of a Woman, possibly Anne Codde, 1529. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Portrait of a Woman, possibly Anne Codde, 1529. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Portrait of a Woman, possibly Anne Codde, 1529. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Woman, Formerly Identified as Anna Codde (b. 1504)

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Portrait of a Man, possibly Pieter Gerritsz Bicker, 1529. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Portrait of a Man, possibly Pieter Gerritsz Bicker, 1529. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Portrait of a Man, possibly Pieter Gerritsz Bicker, 1529. Other Title(s): Formerly Identified as Pieter Gerritsz Bicker (1497-1567), Mintmaster and Alderman of Amsterdam

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Samson Rending the Lion, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Samson Rending the Lion, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Samson Rending the Lion, c.1550-c.1560

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Samson Shattering the Pillars of the Temple, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Samson Shattering the Pillars of the Temple, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Samson Shattering the Pillars of the Temple, c.1550-c.1560

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Christ victoring over Sin and Death, 1513-1574. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Christ victoring over Sin and Death, 1513-1574. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Christ victoring over Sin and Death, 1513-1574

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Abigail, c. 1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Abigail, c. 1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Abigail, c. 1560

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Celestial Venus (recto); Main Hall, Baths of Diocletian (verso), c.1535. Creator: Unknown

Celestial Venus (recto); Main Hall, Baths of Diocletian (verso), c.1535. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Venus (recto); Main Hall, Baths of Diocletian (verso), c.1535

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Shooting at Father's Corpse, 1584. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Shooting at Father's Corpse, 1584. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Shooting at Father's Corpse, 1584

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Solomon Building the Temple, from The Story of Solomon, 1554. Creator: After Maarten van Heemskerck

Solomon Building the Temple, from The Story of Solomon, 1554. Creator: After Maarten van Heemskerck
Solomon Building the Temple, from The Story of Solomon, 1554

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1530. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1530. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1530

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Joseph, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Joseph, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Joseph, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Asher, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Asher, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Asher, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Gad, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Gad, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Gad, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Apollo and the Muses, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Apollo and the Muses, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Apollo and the Muses, 1549

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
The Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1549

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith

Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Simeon, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Simeon, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Simeon, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Benjamin, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator

Benjamin, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator
Benjamin, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Naphtali, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator

Naphtali, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator
Naphtali, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Zebulun, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Zebulun, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Zebulun, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Dan, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Dan, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Dan, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Reuben [Genesis 49: 3-4], from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Reuben [Genesis 49: 3-4], from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550
Reuben [Genesis 49:3-4], from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Levi, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Levi, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Levi, from the series The Twelve Patriarchs, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Elijah Fed by Ravens, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Elijah Fed by Ravens, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Elijah Fed by Ravens, 1549. After Maarten van Heemskerck

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 8, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 8, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 8, 1552. After Maarten van Heemskerck

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Descent from the Cross, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind through the Life

The Descent from the Cross, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind through the Life and Passion of Christ, plate 27, 1548. After Maarten van Heemskerck

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1549. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1549. After Maarten van Heemskerck

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Rich Man on His Deathbed, from The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, plate 2, 1551

The Rich Man on His Deathbed, from The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, plate 2, 1551

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Imperial Troops Bringing Civilization to the Indians

The Imperial Troops Bringing Civilization to the Indians, from The Victories of Emperor Charles, plate 6, 1555

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The World Perishing Together with Knowledge and Love, from The Unrestrained World

The World Perishing Together with Knowledge and Love, from The Unrestrained World, plate 4, 1550

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Triumph of Pride, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 3, 1564

The Triumph of Pride, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 3, 1564

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Triumph of Envy, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 4, 1564

The Triumph of Envy, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 4, 1564

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Triumph of Peace, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 8, 1564

The Triumph of Peace, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 8, 1564

Background imageHeemskerck Maerten Van Collection: The Triumph of Want, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 6, 1564

The Triumph of Want, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 6, 1564



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Maerten van Heemskerck, a renowned Dutch painter of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful creations. One such masterpiece is "Two Fencers, " a captivating piece from his series titled "Fencers. " Painted in 1552 by Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert after Heemskerck's design, this artwork showcases the skill and intensity of two fencers engaged in a fierce duel. In another remarkable work called "Solomon Building the Temple, " we witness Heemskerck's artistic prowess unfold. Created in 1554, this painting depicts Solomon overseeing the construction of the magnificent temple. The attention to detail and grandeur portrayed here truly exemplify Heemskerck's talent for capturing historical narratives. "The Rest on the Flight into Egypt" is yet another gem attributed to Maerten van Heemskerck. Crafted around 1530, this poignant depiction portrays Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus seeking refuge during their escape from Herod's wrath. Through delicate brushstrokes and tender expressions, Heemskerck brings forth a sense of tranquility amidst adversity. Heemskerck collaborated with Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert once again for "Joseph" from their series "The Twelve Patriarchs. " Completed in 1550, this artwork presents Joseph as one of Jacob's twelve sons. Coornhert beautifully interprets Heemskerk’s design to portray Joseph as a figure full of wisdom and strength. Similarly featured within "The Twelve Patriarchs" series are Asher and Gad—both brought to life by Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert using Maerten van Heemskerk’s designs. These paintings showcase each patriarch with distinctive characteristics that reflect their individual stories within biblical history.