Aegidius Sadeler II; Pieter Stevens

Aegidius Sadeler II and Pieter Stevens were collaborative artists active during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, operating primarily between 1570 and 1610. Their joint output consists predominantly of prints centered on detailed landscape studies and genre scenes.

Thematically, their work emphasizes varied topography, often featuring the natural environment as a stage for human activity and travel. This is evident in pieces such as Forest Landscape with Two Men and a Woman Resting near a Bridge and the regional study Rocky Landscape in Bohemia. They also explored atmospheric effects and differing light sources, demonstrating technical skill in works like Nocturnal Landscape with River Fishermen outside City Walls. Other key examples of Aegidius Sadeler II; Pieter Stevens prints include River Landscape with a Duck Hunter and Travelers Resting in a Forest near a Hut.

Thirteen of their prints are represented in major museum collections, establishing the historical significance of their collaboration in the printmaking field. These works are held by institutions such as the National Gallery of Art. As these historical works are now often in the public domain, they allow for the study and dissemination of high-quality prints reflecting European landscape artistry from the turn of the seventeenth century.