Hieronymus Hopfer

Hieronymus Hopfer was a graphic artist active during the early 16th century, documenting the period between 1500 and 1528. His professional output was dedicated primarily to the production of prints, a medium that flourished during this era.

The artist’s work is held in major international collections, establishing the significance of his graphic output within art history. Fourteen of his known prints are represented in databases of institutions including the Rijksmuseum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art. The availability of high-quality prints from these holdings often falls into the public domain, making his work accessible as downloadable artwork.

Hopfer demonstrated proficiency across diverse subject matter. Notable examples include large-scale military and narrative works such as Battle between cavalry and infantry in a wood and the detailed study The Great Cannon. His Hieronymus Hopfer prints also feature mythological and allegorical themes, exemplified by the figures of Silenus and the symbolic rendering Personificatie van Overwinning (Victoria). Further examples of his varied interests include the still life or design study Three Vessels.