Willem van Swanenburgh Abraham Bloemaert

The artistic entity Willem van Swanenburgh Abraham Bloemaert is documented for their work in printmaking during a narrow historical window, active specifically from 1609 to 1611. The artist is known exclusively for prints, with seven specific examples represented in major museum collections.

A significant portion of this documented output belongs to the series Sinners of the Old and New Testament. Key individual pieces from this series include the portraits Magdalena, St Paulus, St Petrus, Judas Iscarioth, and Saulus Rex. These works demonstrate the printmaker’s detailed approach to biblical and allegorical figures.

The legacy of Willem van Swanenburgh Abraham Bloemaert prints is preserved in institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, which holds several of the artist’s works. While the total known body of work is limited to seven prints held in museum collections, the historical significance of this early 17th-century output ensures its study by researchers. Many of these historically important images are available today as high-quality prints, often entering the public domain to allow broader access for scholars and enthusiasts.