De wijze man en de wijze vrouw
1540 - 1545
Medium
paper
Dimensions
263; 290
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Cornelis Anthonisz.ca. 1500–1550), a pioneering Dutch artist from Haarlem, created *De wijze man en de vrouw* (The Wise Man and the Wise Woman) between1540 and 1545. This intimate drawing on paper, measuring 290 × 263 mm, exemplifies Northern Renaissance's emphasis on detailed graphic works. Anthonisz., known for his satirical prints, portraits, and moralistic scenes, bridged medieval traditions with emerging humanist themes, often using prints and drawings to comment on society. The title evokes proverbial wisdom, a staple of 16th-century Netherlandish art, where couples embodied virtues or ...
About the Artist
Cornelis Anthonisz. · 1495–1553
Netherlandish painter, etcher, and designer of woodcuts; he also worked as a cartographer for Emperor Charles V; one of his most well-known works is the group portrait, 'The Civic Guard' of 1533.