Abraham Daniëlsz. Hondius

Abraham Daniëlsz. Hondius was active between 1663 and 1672, specializing primarily in prints and paintings. Known works represented in institutional collections demonstrate a clear focus on figurative subjects, including animal studies and religious scenes.

The known corpus of Abraham Daniëlsz. Hondius's work held in the Rijksmuseum collection includes six high-quality prints and a single painting. His subjects often involve dramatic confrontations in nature, evident in titles such as Beer aangevallen door honden (Bear Attacked by Dogs), Leeuw en slang in gevecht (Lion and Snake in Combat), and Stekelvarken door honden aangevallen (Porcupine Attacked by Dogs). These images capture moments of intense action and naturalistic observation. He also executed narrative religious scenes, exemplified by The Annunciation to the Shepherds.

The Rijksmuseum holds several examples of Abraham Daniëlsz. Hondius prints and paintings, which serve as foundational documentation of his output during his documented active period. These works often feature hunting scenes or dynamic wildlife studies. Today, much of this material resides in the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork accessible for study and exhibition.