Cornelis Danckerts
Cornelis Danckerts was a graphic artist whose documented professional activity is historically centered around the year 1613. His known artistic output consists entirely of prints, reflecting an engagement with both portraiture and genre subjects typical of the period.
Fifteen works by Cornelis Danckerts are represented in international museum collections, establishing his record as a printmaker. These holdings include pieces preserved in the Rijksmuseum. His portfolio demonstrates skill in handling commissioned portraiture, such as Portret van Ambrogio Spinola in ovaal, Portret van Carolus Gonzaga in ovaal, and Portret van Eleonora Gonzaga in ovaal. In contrast, his genre scenes capture moments of everyday life, exemplified by works like Boer rookt pijp and Boer rookt pijp en houdt drinkkan vast.
The legacy of Cornelis Danckerts prints ensures his continued study within the context of early 17th-century graphic arts. Due to the age of the original plates, many of these historical images are now found within the public domain and are frequently made accessible as high-quality prints or downloadable artwork for researchers seeking royalty-free historical material.
