Adriaen Collaert Hans Bol Jan Sadeler I

The artistic collaboration between Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, and Jan Sadeler I represents a notable synergy in late 16th-century European printmaking. Documented as active around 1585, their work focuses overwhelmingly on religious narratives executed primarily as high-quality prints.

Thirteen works resulting from this tripartite effort are represented across museum collections, establishing the historical and artistic merit of their partnership. The National Gallery of Art holds several examples, providing significant access to their detailed compositions. These prints typically address scenes and parables from the New Testament, functioning both as devotional imagery and as highly technical demonstrations of engraving skill.

Specific works held in collections include Christ and the Woman of Samaria, Jesus Calling the Apostles Among the Fishermen, and the multi-part depiction The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt. Other documented works include The Good Shepherd and The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. Due to the age of these 16th-century prints, much of this artistic output is now considered public domain. Such works often form the basis for downloadable artwork accessible for study and reference.