Hans Liefrinck

Hans Liefrinck was a 16th-century artist known primarily for his production of graphic works. His documented activity spans a short, specific period between 1538 and 1539, during which time he created the highly technical prints that established his reputation.

Fifteen Hans Liefrinck prints are currently represented in major museum collections, attesting to the quality and historical significance of his work. His output is preserved in the holdings of prestigious institutions, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The presence of his art in these major repositories establishes the museum-quality of his historical prints.

Liefrinck’s known works demonstrate a significant engagement with portraiture, particularly of high-status figures. Several of his preserved pieces focus on elaborate equestrian portraits, including Portret van Adriaen de Croy te paard, Portret van Anne de Pisseleu te paard, and Portret van Eleonora van Oostenrijk te paard. He also executed portraits such as Portret van Anna van Oostenrijk, alongside character studies like Two Grotesque Heads.

Due to the age of the works, many of these historical documents are now part of the public domain, allowing for their reproduction as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork.