Louis Surugue

Louis Surugue was a printmaker whose documented career was active during the late 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, spanning the years 1691 to 1747. His artistic legacy rests primarily on his graphic output, with Louis Surugue prints held in major international institutions.

Fifteen of his works are represented in significant museum collections, establishing his place in 18th-century graphic arts. These collections include the Rijksmuseum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The subjects Surugue addressed show a broad thematic range, encompassing domestic scenes, religious narratives, and literary interpretations.

Notable examples of his diverse output include the genre study Slapende herderin bespied door een man and the detailed rendering A woman at the bath, another woman washing her right foot and an old woman behind her holding her clothes. He also produced works based on major literature, such as Don Quixote on horseback with a barber's bowl on his head as a hat, and religious scenes like Healing of the ten lepers by Christ, who stands at right. Because of their age, these museum-quality works are often found in the public domain, providing access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork.