Charles van Boeckel

Charles van Boeckel is recognized in the history of graphic arts based on documented activity in 1594. His verifiable output is comprised exclusively of prints, suggesting a role as a printmaker or publisher during the late 16th century.

Six examples of Charles van Boeckel prints are held in museum collections. These works typically adhere to a devotional theme, focusing on various saints and hermits, confirming a subject matter common to late Renaissance print culture. This documented corpus includes the series featuring Epiphanius als kluizenaar, Heilge Jacobus van Karmel als kluizenaar, Heilige Arsenius de Grote als kluizenaar, Heilige Friardus van Nantes als kluizenaar, and Heilige Simeon van Trier als kluizenaar.

These surviving works are represented in significant institutional holdings, including the Rijksmuseum. Given their age and provenance, these images are frequently made available in the public domain, allowing for the widespread dissemination of high-quality prints for scholarly research and appreciation.