Netherlandish 16th Century

The unidentified artist or workshop known as Netherlandish 16th Century was active during the first half of the sixteenth century, with documented activity spanning the years 1500 to 1550. This period places their work within the dynamic religious and artistic environment of the Northern Renaissance.

The artist’s documented output, preserved in institutions like the National Gallery of Art, demonstrates proficiency across multiple media. Fifteen works are currently represented in museum collections, comprising six drawings, four prints, and five examples of decorative arts.

The subject matter focuses heavily on New Testament narratives and devotional figures. Key works represented in the collection include at least two versions of Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, the deeply expressive Christ as the Man of Sorrows, and the iconic religious allegorical representation Christ in the Wine Press. A study is also identified tentatively as Saint Jerome (?).

These Netherlandish 16th Century prints and drawings offer valuable insight into religious iconography of the period. Today, these historically significant museum-quality works are often digitized and available as downloadable artwork through public domain repositories for study and reference.