Carel Allard

Carel Allard was an active figure in Northern European printmaking and publishing during the mid-17th century, with his documented activity spanning the years 1648 to 1660. Allard’s work demonstrates expertise in two distinct areas: official portraiture and topographical depiction.

Among the works represented in museum collections are portraits of European royalty, including the print Louis XIV and Portret van Karel II van Spanje. Allard is also recognized for comprehensive illustrated volumes documenting prominent architecture and landscape design, such as the publication Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld (Theatre of the Foremost Netherlands Houses and Gardens, Drawn from Life). This volume features detailed plates of significant structures, including ' t Konings Huis op 't Loo and ' het Huys te Duyvenvoorde.

Thirteen books and two Carel Allard prints are held within the database records, establishing his legacy primarily as a printmaker and producer of specialized publications. His output is preserved in major international institutions, affirming his historical significance. Collections holding examples of Allard’s work include the Rijksmuseum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art. Today, much of the surviving material is available in the public domain, allowing for access to high-quality prints and archival research.