Bernard Vaillant

Bernard Vaillant was an artist active across the middle decades of the 17th century, with a documented working period spanning 1632 to 1672. His catalog, as represented in institutional databases, consists predominantly of graphic arts, with fourteen prints and one painting recorded in major collections.

Vaillant’s subject matter included portraiture, religious themes, and philosophical studies. Notable examples of his output include the portrait Cornelis Mayer and the religious work Maria als Mater Dolorosa. His skill in portraiture is further demonstrated by Portret van J. Heermans of Pieter Harmans. Philosophical and allegorical themes are represented by works such as A Philosopher, looking forward, holding a book with a cloth and Socrates Looking in a Mirror.

The significance of Vaillant’s output is established by its inclusion in major international collections, including the Rijksmuseum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This continued institutional preservation ensures that Bernard Vaillant prints and his singular painting remain available for scholarly review. A number of these historical works have entered the public domain, allowing institutions to offer high-quality prints and downloadable artwork. The presence of his surviving output across these prestigious museums confirms the enduring value and museum-quality of his graphic work.