Tiemen Hooiberg

Tiemen Hooiberg was a graphic artist active during the mid-nineteenth century, with documented work spanning the period 1843 to 1855. His known artistic production consists exclusively of prints focused on detailed documentation and reproduction of classical and architectural fragments.

Hooiberg’s work served an antiquarian function, meticulously recording sculptural and architectural details. Fifteen of his prints are preserved and cataloged in museum collections, establishing his legacy as a significant mid-century documentarian. Notable examples of his output include the systematic studies Bouwfragmenten, pl. I and Drie fragmenten van Romeinse beelden, pl. II. These pieces demonstrate a clear interest in preserving the visual record of disassembled or damaged classical materials.

The complete documentation of his work, including Altaar met Neptunus en tekstfragmenten, pl. 6 and Nehalennia-altaar en fragment met tekst, pl. XI, is held institutionally, confirming his standing in the Dutch printmaking tradition. The core collection of Tiemen Hooiberg prints resides in the Rijksmuseum. Owing to his period of activity, many of these detailed studies are now in the public domain, allowing for widespread access to downloadable artwork and high-quality prints for scholarly and collecting purposes.