Hendrik Bary

Hendrik Bary was an artist whose documented activity spans the year 1657. His surviving output consists predominantly of etchings and engravings, confirming his role as a professional printmaker in the mid-seventeenth century.

Fifteen of Bary’s prints are represented in major institutional holdings, establishing the historical significance and museum-quality of his work. The Rijksmuseum is among the collections that hold examples of his art. Bary’s practice included both commissioned portraiture and intimate studies of individuals.

Notable documented works include the detailed portraits Portret van Caspar van Kinschot op 25-jarige leeftijd and multiple iterations of Portret van Franciscus Junius (I). He also produced genre-influenced character studies, such as the works titled Man die op een stok leunt and Oude man die een kooltje aanblaast. Many historical Hendrik Bary prints are today considered public domain, enabling accessibility for researchers and allowing the distribution of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork derived from these historical impressions.