Robert Willemsz. de Baudous

Robert Willemsz. de Baudous was a graphic artist documented as active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, with recorded activity spanning 1565 to 1610. His known body of work consists exclusively of prints, often focusing on mythological and classical subjects.

Eight of Robert Willemsz. de Baudous prints are represented in major American collections, affirming the historical significance of his output. These institutions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. The preserved prints frequently depict complex narrative scenes, such as Apollo Killing the Python, Apollo and Coronis, Arcus and Callisto, Jupiter and Leucothoe, and the detailed study, Mercury and Argus, Io and Juno.

Due to their age, many of the original impressions of his work are now within the public domain. This accessibility allows researchers and collectors to obtain high-quality prints for personal and scholarly use. The existence of these museum-quality reproductions ensures that the work of Robert Willemsz. de Baudous continues to be studied centuries after its creation.