Cornelis van Kittensteyn

Cornelis van Kittensteyn was an artist specializing in graphic works, active during the early seventeenth century, specifically documented between 1610 and 1629. Nine of his prints are currently represented in international museum collections, establishing his presence within the period of flourishing Dutch printmaking.

Van Kittensteyn’s subjects range from allegorical interpretations to genre scenes and national characterizations. His known output includes the print De strijd om de broek (The Battle for the Trousers), which addresses social and satirical themes. He also executed national studies, such as Le François (The French) and L’Anglois (The English). His interest in allegorical cycles is evidenced by the print Tactus (Touch), which belongs to a series illustrating The Five Senses.

The significance of Cornelis van Kittensteyn prints is confirmed by their inclusion in major institutions, including the Rijksmuseum and the Art Institute of Chicago. These museum holdings make his work accessible for study. As many of these seventeenth-century works are now in the public domain, they are often available as downloadable artwork, providing collectors and researchers with access to high-quality prints.