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Portrait of Goltzius, Hendrick

Goltzius, Hendrick

1558–1617

Nationality: Dutch Republic

Born: 1558, Bracht

Died: 1617, Haarlem

Gender: male

Movements

Mannerism

Occupations

engraver

graphic artist

visual artist

print publisher

xylographer

copper engraver

exlibrist

draftsperson

art collector

painter

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Biography

Artist who successfully disseminated his prints and drawings throughout Europe, famous for his power of imitation. Goltzius transferred control of his print workshop to his stepson Jacob Matham by 1598. Comment on works: Portraits; Religious; Mythology.

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Notable Works

Vertumnus and Pomona
Lot and his Daughters
Dying Adonis

Artworks

250 artworks

Touch, from the Five Senses

Touch, from the Five Senses

1596

The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist

The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist

1593

Mercury Entering Herse's Room After Changing Agraulos to Stone, from Ovid's "Metamorphoses", Book II

Mercury Entering Herse's Room After Changing Agraulos to Stone, from Ovid's "Metamorphoses", Book II

1590

The Dead Saviour Supported by an Angel

The Dead Saviour Supported by an Angel

1587

Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve

1585

Massacre of the Innocents

Massacre of the Innocents

ca. 1585–86

Grietgen (Margaretha) Jansdr.

Grietgen (Margaretha) Jansdr.

1580

Annunciation, from "The Birth and Early Life of Christ"

Annunciation, from "The Birth and Early Life of Christ"

1594

David from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

David from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

ca. 1597

Judith from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

Judith from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

ca. 1597

Samson from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

Samson from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

ca. 1597

Jahel from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

Jahel from Heroes and Heroines of the Old Testament

ca. 1597

Tethys reclining in a giant shell chariot pulled by two sea creatures

Tethys reclining in a giant shell chariot pulled by two sea creatures

1588–90

Pluto; on verso sketches of a figure, four heads, and a column

Pluto; on verso sketches of a figure, four heads, and a column

1592

The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus

The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus

1588

Design for knife handle to commemorate a marriage

Design for knife handle to commemorate a marriage

ca. 1580–1600

Judith and the Head of Holofernes

Judith and the Head of Holofernes

1575—1607

The Betrothal of Saint Catherine

The Betrothal of Saint Catherine

Fides (copy)

Fides (copy)

late 17th century

Spes (copy)

Spes (copy)

late 17th century

Apollo, from "The Planets"

Apollo, from "The Planets"

ca. 1597

Mars, from "The Planets"

Mars, from "The Planets"

ca. 1597

Saturn, from "The Planets"

Saturn, from "The Planets"

1597

Jupiter, from "The Planets"

Jupiter, from "The Planets"

ca. 1597