Dirck Volckertz Coornhert

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert was active as a printmaker in the mid-sixteenth century, with his known activity centered around the year 1559. His artistic output concentrated on highly detailed engravings that often depicted complex narrative and devotional subjects characteristic of the era.

Eight of Dirck Volckertz Coornhert prints are represented in major museum collections, documenting his contribution to the 16th-century tradition of historical and Biblical printmaking. These works frequently follow thematic structures centered on virtuous victory. A significant group of works recorded in institutional databases includes The Triumph of Christ, The Triumph of David, The Triumph of Isaac, The Triumph of Job, and The Triumph of Joseph.

These works of historical importance are preserved by institutions, notably the National Gallery of Art. Due to their age and preservation status, many of these original compositions are in the public domain, allowing scholars and enthusiasts access to high-quality prints and reproductions of Coornhert’s documented work.