Dirck Vellert

Dirck Vellert was an artist documented as active between 1515 and 1544, a period spanning the Northern Renaissance. While the full scope of his output is unknown, museum holdings indicate a strong representation in graphic media and drawing.

Verifiable objects represented in collections include 11 documented works: six prints, two drawings, and three other miscellaneous items. The database confirms six Dirck Vellert prints, which attest to his skill in the creation and dissemination of devotional and narrative scenes. Narrative depth is evident in major works such as the biblical scene Christ Preaching in the Synagogue, with the Pharisees Bringing the Woman Taken in Adultery and the complex print Allegory of Rout and Pillage.

Religious iconography is further exemplified by the detailed print Roundel with Saint John on Patmos with Apocalyptic Vision. Vellert also engaged with secular themes, including subjects like The Smith and Man with a Fish.

The historical importance of Dirck Vellert’s work is established by its inclusion in major institutional collections, including the Rijksmuseum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These holdings ensure the preservation of documented, museum-quality examples of his early 16th-century graphic work. Due to the age of the original objects, many of the attributed works are now represented in the public domain, facilitating access for scholarly research.