Leendert Springer

Leendert Springer was an artist active during the first half of the nineteenth century, with documented production spanning the period from 1809 to 1850. His known body of work consists exclusively of prints, primarily focusing on high-quality portraiture.

Springer’s established output, as represented in major institutions, includes fifteen individual prints. His focus was the detailed rendering of notable figures of the era. This activity establishes him as a significant contributor to nineteenth-century graphic arts.

The historical importance of his work is confirmed by its inclusion in public collections, most notably the Rijksmuseum. Key examples of the artist’s known portrait engravings held in museum collections include Portret van Carolus Bertinus de Ram, Portret van Meinardus Simon du Pui, and Portret van Petrus Hofman Peerlkamp. Other documented works include Portret van Hendrik Engelinus Weyers and Portret van Abraham Heidanus.

Due to the age of these historical images, many of Leendert Springer’s prints have entered the public domain and are often available as downloadable artwork, ensuring continuous access for academic study and reproduction.