Bernhard Zaech; Jonas Umbach

Bernhard Zaech and Jonas Umbach are documented as printmakers active around 1570. Their known artistic output is represented today by detailed engravings held in major museum collections.

Six of their prints are preserved in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art. The documented works often feature studies of animals set against classical or dramatic architectural settings, suggesting an interest in ruin landscapes common to the era. Notable titles include Goats before Ruins and a Pyramid, Horse and Rider at a Fountain, and Ruins with Monkeys and an Owl. The prints further document genre scenes and classical travel, as seen in Shepherds Traveling past a Ruined Rotunda.

The surviving body of their work provides insight into 16th-century printmaking practices. Today, access to historical images like these Bernhard Zaech; Jonas Umbach prints is often facilitated through institutional archives. The original etchings are frequently digitized, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork available for academic study and public appreciation.

6 works in collection

Works in Collection