Johannes van Hiltrop

Johannes van Hiltrop is known exclusively through his activities as a printmaker during the year 1769. His documented works focus on intricate, large-scale heraldic and genealogical subjects, indicating a specialization in highly detailed functional printmaking rather than fine art imagery.

Seven prints attributed to Van Hiltrop are preserved in museum collections, confirming his technical skill in the medium. All documented works relate to the complex documentation of historical family lineages in the Netherlands. The entirety of his known output is held by the Rijksmuseum, establishing the institutional credibility of his surviving works.

His most notable work is the multi-sheet armorial chart, Wapenkaart van oude geslachten van Utrecht (Coat of Arms map/chart of old Utrecht families). The scale of this project is evidenced by the surviving sections, which include blad linksboven, blad linksonder, blad middenboven, blad middenonder, and blad rechtsboven. This comprehensive depiction of the old families of Utrecht is a significant piece of Dutch historical documentation.

As historical records, Johannes van Hiltrop prints are frequently studied for both their artistic technique and genealogical information. His museum-quality prints often enter the public domain after significant time, allowing institutions to offer them as downloadable artwork, providing access to these detailed high-quality prints for scholarly research and appreciation.