Johann Theodor de Bry Jean-Jacques Boissard

Johann Theodor de Bry Jean-Jacques Boissard was an entity active in the field of printmaking around 1601. Their documented output centers on a series of allegorical and mythological subjects produced at the transition into the 17th century, a period marked by rich classical influence in European graphic arts.

Eight prints by Johann Theodor de Bry Jean-Jacques Boissard are represented in major museum collections. These works frequently address themes of classical mythology, focusing particularly on the Muses and allegorical figures, drawn primarily from the series Parnassus Biceps. Notable compositions held in institutions include Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry, Erato, Muse of Lyric Poetry, and Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy. Additional works from the series document the figures of Fame and Mnemosine (Memory).

This body of work establishes the importance of Johann Theodor de Bry Jean-Jacques Boissard prints in the history of Northern European engraving and illustration. Today, these historical records are preserved in prominent repositories, including the Art Institute of Chicago, which holds examples of their prints. Due to their age, many of these original artworks are in the public domain, making them available as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and study.