Pieter Hendricksz. Schut

Pieter Hendricksz. Schut was an artist whose documented professional activity is historically centered around the year 1628. Schut is known primarily for his work in graphic arts, with five prints represented in major institutional holdings. These prints collectively establish the artist’s contribution to Dutch printmaking during the early 17th century.

The full verifiable corpus of works held in museum collections is preserved at the Rijksmuseum. These works often depict narrative social commentary or observational studies, featuring scenes of interaction among different age groups or those requiring assistance. Key prints held in the collection include De blinde die de blinde leidt, Jongen leidt blinden, and Oude mannen worden gedragen. Further examples of Pieter Hendricksz. Schut prints represented are Gevecht tussen arme mensen and Ouderen en kinderen.

These examples of museum-quality historical imagery provide insight into the thematic concerns of the period. As these historical assets are often in the public domain, high-quality prints of Schut’s output remain accessible for both scholarly research and public appreciation.