Dirk Jacobsz Vellert

Dirk Jacobsz Vellert was a printmaker active primarily during the early 16th century, with documented work dating between 1523 and 1544. His known output focused predominantly on religious and biblical subjects rendered through detailed engravings and etchings.

The body of work preserved in institutional holdings confirms his specialization in graphic media during the late Renaissance period. Eight of his prints are represented in major museum collections, establishing his historical significance. Today, Dirk Jacobsz Vellert prints are valued for their technical detail and early dating.

Works held in these collections include devotional subjects such as The Vision of Saint Bernard and complex narratives drawn from the New Testament, including Christ Summoning Peter and Christ and the Woman of Samaria. Multiple records exist for The Temptation of Christ, suggesting either compositional variations or significant demand for the subject.

The work of Vellert is preserved at prominent institutions, including the National Gallery of Art. The historical nature of these artifacts means that many of these images are now entering the public domain, providing researchers and collectors access to high-quality prints for study and preservation.