Robert Péril

Robert Péril is documented as an artist whose professional activity is fixed around 1533. His known œuvre consists exclusively of prints focused on historical and genealogical themes, placing his output firmly within the early 16th century. Fifteen of these prints are currently represented in institutional collections.

The core of Péril’s recognized work is the extensive print series detailing the lineage of the imperial family, the Habsburg dynasty. Specific sheets from this significant historical project are preserved, including Stamboom van het Habsburgse Huis, blad twee, Stamboom van het Habsburgse huis, blad acht, and Stamboom van het Habsburgse huis, blad achttien. This focus on detailed, large-scale genealogical documentation suggests Péril functioned primarily as an engraver working on commissions related to state and court history.

Institutional holdings of Robert Péril prints include the Rijksmuseum. Given the age and historical documentation inherent in these works, many are now considered part of the public domain, allowing institutions to provide downloadable artwork or high-quality prints for scholarly study and research.