Alexander Voet

Alexander Voet was an artist active across the mid-17th century, with his documented creative period spanning the years 1633 to 1657. His extant works, consisting primarily of prints and drawings, suggest a focus on narrative and figurative subjects, encompassing mythological, religious, and genre scenes.

Voet’s documented output, as represented in major American collections, includes five items—four prints and one drawing. His work is preserved in the permanent holdings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago, establishing his presence within historical printmaking circles.

The subjects represented among his surviving works are notably varied. They include the mythological scenes Cimon and Pero and Satyr and Bacchante, complex historical narratives such as The Death of Seneca, and religious compositions including Saint Augustine, appearing to a child on a beach. The genre scene Schoolmaster with Children also demonstrates his attention to contemporary life.

These Alexander Voet prints and drawings provide critical insight into the visual culture of the era. Much of the artist’s work, preserved today as museum-quality images and sometimes available as high-quality prints, contributes to the wealth of historical documentation available in the public domain.