Jan Gossart

Jan Gossart was an artist whose documented activity spans the period 1488 to 1826, with works preserved in several major international institutions. The significance of Gossart’s output is demonstrated by its inclusion in collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rijksmuseum.

Gossart is represented across multiple media, with five paintings, five Jan Gossart prints, and four drawings held in museum collections. The subjects frequently address New Testament narratives and traditional iconography. Noteworthy documented works include the devotional paintings Madonna and Child and The Holy Family, alongside Christus op de koude steen. A complex example of religious grouping is represented by Maria met kind en H. Barbara en H. Catharina. His range also encompassed studies of the human form, exemplified by the drawing Roundel with Nude Woman Supporting a Heraldic Shield.

The preservation of these museum-quality works ensures their continued study. As historical art enters the public domain, this material, including Jan Gossart paintings and high-quality prints, is often available as downloadable artwork, facilitating scholarly access and appreciation.