Zacharias Dolendo; Jacques de Gheyn II

Zacharias Dolendo and Jacques de Gheyn II are historical artists known primarily for their graphic work, documented as being active in the production of prints by 1518. Their output, often reflecting contemporary European figural and genre subjects, consists primarily of collaborations or related works within the printmaking tradition.

The scope of their work represented in major institutional holdings includes 6 individual prints and 4 portfolios. These Zacharias Dolendo; Jacques de Gheyn II prints are characterized by their attention to detailed narrative and interaction, exemplified by titles such as A Couple Addressing a Gesticulating Young Man and A Couple Addressed by a Lute Player. Other notable works represented in collections include A Blindfolded Cupid Holding a Torch Before a Couple and the complex figural composition A Grandee, a Peasant, and a Veiled Woman. Their study of exotic or elaborate costume is visible in the print A Man with a Turban Leading a Woman Wearing Peacock Feathers.

A significant portion of their oeuvre is preserved in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art. Many of these historical images reside in the public domain, allowing for widespread study and the production of high-quality prints from original plates.