Hendrick Goltzius Karel van Mander I

The artistic collaboration between Hendrick Goltzius and Karel van Mander I is documented by works active around the year 1590. Their known output consists entirely of prints, six examples of which are represented in major museum collections.

These prints often focus on allegorical, moralizing, or satirical subjects. Among the works attributed to Goltzius and van Mander I are The Scales of Marriage, Poverty is Easier to Bear Than Luxury, and The Wisdom of Fools. Other represented titles include The Bagpipe Must Be Filled and Do Not Spend Your Savings Too Soon.

The collective work of Hendrick Goltzius, Karel van Mander I, demonstrating the sophisticated draftsmanship typical of late 16th-century Northern European engraving, is held in institutions such as the National Gallery of Art. The availability of high-quality prints stemming from these historic collections, often released into the public domain, ensures continued accessibility for scholars and enthusiasts seeking downloadable artwork.