This is the sculptor and painter celebrated in many lands, who surpassed many in the dexterity of his hand, [and] whom the land of Italy admired. He remains in noble Haarlem, fatherland and guesthouse of artists. Continue Reading 115. Hendrick Goltzius
Aachen gave himself over to painting from his earliest years. What the youth accomplished men could scarcely do. Although the Italian land despised the German youth, soon, observing his skill, mistress Rome was amazed. Continue Reading 113. Hans von Aachen
Flowering Tuscany rejoices in the Belgian van der Straet. She envies the Belgians so great an artist, whose works Myron himself and Apelles admire, whom beautiful, learned Bruges brought forth. Continue Reading 107. Johannes Stradanus
This Aldegrever is not an uneducated Westphalian. He was famous for images of kings and learned men. He painted well the tailor king,1 he who had bound Westphalia with the subtle thread of his genius. Continue Reading 59. Heinrich Aldegrever
“What men, what places and what cities has Vermeyen not painted? –– and whatever the world, far and wide, has worth seeing – while he followed you on land and sea, Emperor Charles, to paint the mighty deeds of your hand. These soon shone in gold with Attalian embroidery, although the artist’s hand was greater than the material. Nor did he provide a sight less pleasing to you than his art – [he was] remarkable for his high forehead, [and] was ordered to show off the unhidden folds of his rich beard, hanging down to his feet.” Continue Reading 33. Jan Vermeyen
No one was better at adding colours to a painting. You know which is the right colour for images. You are a learned painter. It is much to know colours. You also paint the learned delights of Italy. Continue Reading 139. Frans Badens
