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
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
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
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
