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
This man of Gouda is held to be the greatest painter after Lucas van Leyden – both [are] glories of the Dutch land. He taught how well painting and poetry go together. What he painted, the other had first imagined with his genius.
Engraved by Hendrick Hondius (Orenstein 1996) Signed by ‘Hh exc.’ by Hendrick Hondius 20.3 x 11.9 cm Transcription of Inscription: BARTHOLOMÆUS SPRANGERUS, PICT. ANTWERPIANUS. Hic ille est vivos qui ducit imagine vultus. Fama viri hinc vivit, gloria parta viget. Arte placet magnus. Magnum quid, posse placere Sacrorum Regi Caesaribusque simul. Translation of Inscription:… Continue Reading 109. Bartholomew Spranger
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
Ingenious picturers live by their brush, and they live, learned Karel, by your pen. You are at the same time a painter and the candid censor of painters. It is a fine thing to paint for the judgment of an artist. Continue Reading 105. Karel van Mander
Your concern was to paint fields, lakes, small animals and fountains. These things nourish the eyes wonderfully. By your example, now others paint fields and lakes: the Fauns, the Nymphs and the Dryads sing of you. Continue Reading 103. Gillis Coninxloo
Frisian, greatest of painters whom skill in optics makes famous, the royal palace proves your skill. Since these works are yours, supported by diverse columns, posterity shall gaze upon them for a long time. Continue Reading 101. Hans Vredeman de Vries
He who presents himself to [your] eyes is that Maarten de Vos, whose brother, and even father, were painters. In his skill this Maarten is surely a second Heemskerk. For both painted with a similar stroke [and] manner. Continue Reading 99. Maarten de Vos
Arnold, gigantic monuments, which refresh souls, cleave to the sacred walls of Italy. You adorn Italy: first she adorned you. Praising Belgium, the land of Italy honours you. Continue Reading 97. Arnold Mytens
Coxie was an illustrious painter, whose fatherland was Mechelen, which was that of learned artists. He painted for a great price. For he was believed to be Zeuxis, [and] was dear to the rich and to princely men. Continue Reading 95. Michiel Coxcie
