“He is considered to be a man grave in virtue and famous for his skill, the greatest glory of his Teutonic people. The emperor gave him the marks of nobility. So great was the honour [paid] to his skill, and so great the man’s fame.” Continue Reading 53. Albrecht Dürer
Here is van Dijck, famous for his varied and lively colour, he who painted leaves and fragrant flowers. He also set up lifelike joyous tables without blood. These delights nourish the eyes and the mind. Continue Reading 135. Floris van Dijck
“This man was among the first of the Dutch who learnt to paint with pressed oily seed of flax. We wonder at the faces [and] joyful colours which he painted. Lucas, the flower of painters, frequented this artist.” Continue Reading 25. Cornelius Engebrechtsz
The Frisian was a good painter, who also made statues from Parian marble: you would believe [them] to be the work of Myron. Let the famous engraver Muller also be a witness for you, he who admired and then frequented this artist. Continue Reading 137. Adriaen De Vries
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
It pleased you to visit Rome from your earliest years. Rome is the school of painters and artists. You were busy painting while examining every single thing in the churches. Among painters your name will be noble. Continue Reading 141. Adam Elsheimer
You who paint images of lively, joyful faces, Oliver – these captivate (our) eyes wonderfully. The bodies which you make – these are expressed in the right colours. Continue Reading 143. Isaac Oliver
