Lambert Cornelisz

Lambert Cornelisz was a printmaker active during the late sixteenth century, documented specifically within a brief period between 1590 and 1594. His focused output centers primarily on detailed moralizing allegories and formal royal portraiture, adhering to the technical standards of Northern European printmaking during this period.

Seven known Lambert Cornelisz prints are currently represented in major institutional collections, establishing the artist's historical significance. His work often engages with complex civic and ethical themes, exemplified by the intricate compositions Allegory of Pride, Allegory on Justice and the Pitfalls of Corruption, and Allegory on Widowhood and Orphanage. He also produced significant images of contemporary Habsburg nobility, including the formal portraits Portret van Ernst van Oostenrijk and Portret van Rudolf II van Habsburg.

The historical and artistic importance of Cornelisz is underscored by the preservation of his works in the holdings of major international museums, including the Rijksmuseum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These rare prints are often digitized and made available today as high-quality prints, residing in the public domain for study and appreciation.