Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert was a graphic artist known to be active circa 1590. While specific biographical documentation detailing his life dates or origin is sparse, the remaining body of work confirms his production of detailed narrative print series, primarily focusing on New Testament themes.

The artist’s output is well-represented in institutional holdings, with fifteen prints held in museum collections globally. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, preserves key examples of his oeuvre, establishing a reliable record of his style and subject matter.

Bolswert’s surviving works focus almost exclusively on illustrations of Christ’s ministry and miracles. Notable examples among these include Christus aan het kruis krijgt vocht uit een spons, Christus geneest de knecht van de centurio van Kaparnaüm, and Christus geneest een bezeten man voor het oog van de Farizeeën en schriftgeleerden. These Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert prints exemplify the technical demands of religious engraving during the late 16th century. Today, these museum-quality historical works often reside in the public domain, allowing for scholarly research and access.