Egbert van Panderen

Egbert van Panderen was a printmaker whose documented activity spans the decade from 1581 to 1590. His body of work, represented by fifteen prints held in major institutional collections, demonstrates proficiency in diverse late sixteenth-century graphic genres, including historical portraiture, religious themes, and complex allegory.

Van Panderen’s prints vary significantly in subject matter. His ability to render contemporary historical figures is evidenced by the work Maurice, Prince of Orange on Horseback. Conversely, his engagement with mythological and classical themes is shown in allegorical pieces, such as the companion images Allegorie op de avond met personificatie van Vesper (de avond) and Allegorie op de nacht met personificatie van Nox (de nacht). Traditional religious iconography is also central to his output, including works like the devotional portraits Apostel Andreas and Apostel Bartholomeus.

These museum-quality prints establish Van Panderen’s importance within the period of 1580s European engraving. Fifteen of his prints are preserved in prominent collections internationally, including the National Gallery of Art and the Rijksmuseum. Given their age and historical significance, many of these Egbert van Panderen prints are now available within the public domain, providing researchers and enthusiasts access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for educational purposes.