Pieter Schenk

Pieter Schenk was active as a printmaker around 1670. Known exclusively for his graphic output, fifteen of Pieter Schenk's prints are currently represented in institutional holdings, establishing his significance in historical collections.

The primary collection holding works by Schenk is the Rijksmuseum. His subjects often explore genre scenes and allegorical themes. Specific prints preserved in the database include allegories of the senses, such as De Reuk, De Smaak, and Het Gevoel. His genre studies include Herbergscène met drie figuren bij een haard (Inn scene with three figures by a hearth), and he is also documented as producing calendar works, evidenced by the print titled Mei (May).

The historical importance of Pieter Schenk prints ensures that high-quality prints of his surviving graphical output are accessible for scholarly and public review. Today, many of these works reside within the public domain, making them available as downloadable artwork for study and appreciation.