De Graven en Gravinnen van Holland

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Art Historical Context

**De Graven en Gravinnen Holland (The Counts and Countesses Holland)** Created in 1518 by Jacobelisz van Oostsan, a prominent Dutch artist from Haarlem active during the Northern Renaissance, this woodcut measures a modest 172 × 134 mm on paper. Oostsanen, influenced by masters like Albrecht Dürer excelled in printmaking, producing intricate designs that bridged painting and graphic arts. This small-scale work exemplifies his skill in capturing historical nobility, likely as part of a series honoring the ruling lineage of Holland. The title refers to the counts and countesses who shaped me...