This Hoefnagel, refined by learning, presents himself. He was also trustworthy for the learned cosmographer Ortelius. The latter gave the world, [and] the former cities to the world in a gigantic Theatre, and painted flowers and various brute beasts. Continue Reading 93. Joris Hoefnagel
There are two twin brothers by the name of Mostaert. They are equal in skill, appearance, morals and genius. Gillis is a lucky inventor, rejoicing in colour. Thus there is colour in his words, and wit without bile. Continue Reading 91. Gillis Mostaert
This van Winghe often painted living bodies – veins, limbs, joints, everything was remarkable. His Belgian nude, which has been printed, is praised. With her he showed the sad fate of his fatherland. Continue Reading 89. Joos van Winghe
Ingenious craftsman, he whom you praise was thought to be a lucky inventor and a skilled painter of carpentry. He painted lifelike bodies set forth in large shapes. On these you shall see no covering. Continue Reading 87. Crispijn van der Broeck
Visscher, famous for images of the Hanoverian and the [Prince] of Orange, is not to be counted among the least. Since painters from everywhere seek your image of the prince, you are great by the great [Prince of] Orange. Continue Reading 85. Cornelius Visscher
Fields, lakes, woods, mountains and valleys, caves, and fountains, bridges, and seas and rivers, all things pleasing to the eye, painted with varied colour – [these] his learned hand painted, but his mind imagined them. Continue Reading 83. Christian van den Queborn
The cities and castles, mountains and low-lying lands, and valleys, fountains, rivers, fields, lakes and humble huts, besides the proud roofs of houses, which he painted – these wonderfully refresh the eyes. Continue Reading 81. Hendrick van Cleef
Wealth, fame, honour (if great offices are to be sought) – everything answered to your wishes, Mor. The emperor honoured you, and the great successor of the emperor. It is much for you to have pleased these princely men. Continue Reading 79. Anthonis Mor
The home of painters, Mechelen, which outdoes other cities in skill and splendour, gave this Bol. Although fields and lakes are traced in watery colour, still they do not depart like flowing water. Continue Reading 77. Hans Bol
A grave and learned man, also a most famous painter, he came himself from the school of great Titian. Here too he had converse with the learned, especially Aldegonde, and the greatest judge of painters, Lampsonius himself. Continue Reading 75. Dirck Barendsz
