Justus van den Nijpoort

Justus van den Nijpoort was a Dutch draftsman and printmaker active during the mid-17th century, with his documented period of activity stretching from 1635 to 1680. Working primarily in etching and drawing, his output represents a variety of subjects characteristic of the era, including portraiture, allegorical scenes, and topographical views.

Thematic diversity is evident across his known portfolio, which includes formal portraiture, such as the commissioned Portret van keizer Leopold I, and more intimate or allegorical works, like Amor bestuurt de passer. He also documented specific geographical locations, demonstrated by the detailed Gezicht op Emmerik, van de Mersch gezien.

Five of the artist’s known works, consisting of four high-quality prints and one drawing, are preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The representation of the artist's work in this major collection establishes his role within 17th-century Northern European visual culture. As many historical records and prints of this period are now in the public domain, Nijpoort’s works are increasingly accessible as downloadable artwork for scholarly research and appreciation.