Roelandt Collection

Wood engraving of Roelandt Saverys painting of the dodo
Painting of the dodo and other ducks, macaws and rail drawn from life by Dutch artist Roelandt Savery. Presented to the British Museum by George Edwards, 1759

Facsimile of a picture of a dodo by Roelandt Savery in the Royal Gallery, Berlin. Handcoloured lithograph by CDM from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred

Facsimile of Roelandt Saverys picture of the dodo in the Bellvedere at Vienna, 1628. Handcoloured lithograph after Roelandt Savery from Hugh Edwin Strickland

Head and tail of the dodo by various artists
Head and tail of the dodo by Roelandt Savery, Johan Neiuhof, Jacob de Bondt, Ludwig Schmoor von Carolsfeld, G. Krause, etc. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr

A man holding a staff and seated on a tree trunk; with two goats to either side; surrounded by downed trees, foliage, and a stream; from a series of six landscapes after Roelandt Savery, ca. 1600

Woodland scene with marshy banks, two men and a dog in profile at left, two-long-necked birds at right, from the series Six landscapes in Tyrol after Roelandt Savery, ca. 1600

Ruined aqueduct with water spilling from it to a stream below, ships at sea beyond, a man reclining on the ground with three goats in the foreground

A Hungarian Horseman, late 16th-mid 17th century. Creator: Roelandt Savery
A Hungarian Horseman, late 16th-mid 17th century

Study of a Tree, ca. 1606-7. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Study of a Tree, ca. 1606-7

St Jerome in a Rocky Landscape, c1596-1639. Artist: Roelandt Savery
St Jerome in a Rocky Landscape, c1596-1639

Gnarled Tree, ca. 1608-09. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Gnarled Tree, ca. 1608-09

The Garden of Eden, 1618, by Roelandt Savery (1576-1639)
Roelandt Savery (1576-1639). Flemish painter. The Garden of Eden, 1618. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery (Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629), Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge, probably c. 1609, engraving

Landscape with the Temptation of Saint Anthony; Roelandt Savery, Flemish, 1576 - 1639; Netherlands, Europe; 1617; Oil on panel; Unframed: 48.7 x 94 cm (19 3/16 x 37 in.)

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Roelandt Savery, a renowned Flemish painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on art history with his exquisite works. One such masterpiece is a wood engraving depicting Savery's painting of the dodo, a now-extinct bird. The facsimile captures the intricate details and beauty of this fascinating creature. In another captivating piece titled "The Garden of Eden, " painted in 1618, Savery transports us to paradise. Lush foliage surrounds Adam and Eve as they bask in the serenity of their surroundings, and is a testament to Savery's skill that he could bring such ethereal scenes to life. Savery's talent extended beyond capturing nature's wonders; he also excelled at portraying human subjects. In one image, we see a man seated on a tree trunk, holding a staff while two goats flank him on either side. This enigmatic composition invites us into his world and leaves us pondering its meaning. Woodland scenes were another favorite subject for Savery; one particular depiction showcases marshy banks with two men and their faithful dog in profile at the left. The tranquility emanating from this artwork evokes feelings of peace and harmony within nature. Savery was not limited by genre or style; he explored various themes throughout his career. A ruined aqueduct spills water into a stream below while ships sail majestically in the distance—an example of how he seamlessly merged landscape elements with maritime imagery. Beyond landscapes and wildlife, Savery also delved into portraiture—a prime example being "A Hungarian Horseman. " This late 16th-century masterpiece captures both strength and grace through meticulous brushstrokes. In contrast to grand compositions, some works reveal Savery's attention to detail even in smaller studies like "Study of a Tree. " Here we witness his ability to capture every nuance—each branch meticulously rendered—to create an intimate connection between viewer and subject.