Caspar Luyken Collection

The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656
6266294 The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656; (add.info.: The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656. It is estimated to have killed around 150,000, or half of the city's population)

Miners at work, 17th century
6317483 Miners at work, 17th century. by Luyken, Caspar (1672-1708) (after); (add.info.: Miners at work in the 17th century)

The recapture of Baghdad by the Ottoman Empire from the Safavids in 1638 during the Ottoman-Safavid War, 1623-1639. After an 18th century work by Caspar Luyken

Miners at work in the 17th century. After a work by Dutch illustrator Caspar Luyken, 1672 - 1708

The bubonic plague in Naples, Italy, 1656. It is estimated to have killed around 150, 000, or half of the citys population. After a 17th century print by Caspar Luyken

Allegorical female figure measuring stick Title page
Allegorical female figure with measuring stick Title page for: Euclid, Principles of the Measuring King, 1695, An allegorical female figure stands on a decorated sphere and is awarded a putto

Musician De Musikant title object Menselyk Bedryf
Musician De Musikant (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), musician, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 80 mm

Placeholder De Plaatsnyder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Placeholder De Plaatsnyder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, engraver, etcher, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 138 mm × w 81 mm

Boer De Landman title object Menselyk Bedryf
Boer De Landman (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), farmers, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 142 mm × w 86 mm

Miner De Bergwercker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Miner De Bergwercker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, miner, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 143 mm × w 84 mm

Bleker De Bleeker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Bleker De Bleeker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, bleaching (launch), Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 87 mm

Chair maker De Stoelemaaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Chair maker De Stoelemaaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), chair, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 142 mm × w 81 mm

Two actors stage Title page W van der Hoeven
Two actors on the stage Title page for: W. van der Hoeven. The shrewd stage player, 1693, actor (on the stage), Caspar Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 90 mm

Hatter De Hoedemaaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Hatter De Hoedemaaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, hatter, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 79 mm

Knife maker De Messemaaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Knife maker De Messemaaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, tools, aids, implements, crafts and industries: knife, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694

Oil bearing De Olislaager title object Menselyk Bedryf
Oil bearing De Olislaager (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, pressing (industrial process) (oil, crafts, industries, agriculture), Caspar Luyken

Rope butcher Lyn turner title object Menselyk Bedryf
Rope butcher The Lyn turner (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, rope-making, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 80 mm

Pastry baker De Pasteibacker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Pastry baker De Pasteibacker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, baker, pie, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 81 mm

Pump maker De Pompemaaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Pump maker De Pompemaaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, pump, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 84 mm

Tin caner De Tinne watering title object Menselyk Bedryf
Tin caner De Tinne watering can (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, metal, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 81 mm

Surgeon De Ch surgeon title object Menselyk Bedryf
Surgeon De Ch surgeon (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, barber, surgeon, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 80 mm

Geelgieter De Geelgieter title object Menselyk Bedryf
Geelgieter De Geelgieter (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, metal, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 80 mm

Brouwer De Brouwer title object Menselyk Bedryf
Brouwer De Brouwer (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, brewer, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 80 mm

Copper butcher De Kooperslaager title object
Copper butcher De Kooperslaager (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, coppersmith, brassworker, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Gold thread puller title object Menselyk Bedryf
Gold thread puller The Gold thread puller (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), gold-thread embroidery, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Clothmaker De Droogscheerder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Clothmaker De Droogscheerder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), sheet, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 80 mm

Silkworm Syreeder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Silkworm The Syreeder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), silk (material, textile industry), handicraft, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Basketmaker De Mandemaaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Basketmaker De Mandemaaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), container made of plant material other than wood: basket, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam

Storming Noordpoort Middelburg rebellious farmers
Storming the Noordpoort in Middelburg by rebellious farmers, 1672 The History of Plunderinge (title on object), city gate, street fights, riots, Middelburg, Philip van den Brande

Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman
Musica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Woman as personification of Music (Musica), playing on a lyre. Next to her is an open music book on the table, Musica (quadrivium), Musica (Ripa), lyre

Metselaar De Metselaar title object Menselyk Bedryf
Metselaar De Metselaar (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), mason at work, handicrafts, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 134 mm × w 83 mm

Mayor Filips van den Brande assaulted rebellious farmers
Mayor Filips van den Brande assaulted by the rebellious farmers in the town hall, 1672, Print on the top right: Fol: 83. In the margin a two-line verse, street fights, riots, Middelburg

Minerva leaning pedestal Septem Artes liberales
Minerva leaning on a pedestal Septem Artes liberales (series title on object), Minerva leaning on a pedestal on which the series title is stated

Oratory Septem Artes liberales series title Apollo
Oratory Septem Artes liberales (series title), Apollo, descended from a cloud, a seated woman (Oratory) holds up a book. Around three angels with musical instruments and a laurel wreath, Rhetorica

Grammar Septem Artes liberales series title Standing woman
Grammar Septem Artes liberales (series title), Standing woman as personification of Grammar with a writing tablet in her hands

Attack house mayor Van den Brande rebellious farmers
Attack on the house of mayor Van den Brande by rebellious farmers, 1672, Print on the top right: Fol: 75. In the margin a two-line verse, street fights, riots, Middelburg, Philip van den Brande

Spring Le Printemps title object four seasons
Spring Le Printemps (title on object) The four seasons (series title), Young woman, sitting under a large tree, receives flowers from angels. In the margin a four-line French verse on spring

Dialectica Septem Artes liberales series title
Dialectica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Mercury, descended from a cloud, makes a statement to a seated woman (Dialectica)

Grand visor Kara Mustafa strangled silk cord
Grand visor Kara Mustafa strangled with a silk cord, 1683 The great Visor strangled in the Year 1683 (title on object), Print upper right marked: fol

Sultan Mehmet IV deposed prisoner 1687 Turcksche Keiser Mahometh
Sultan Mehmet IV deposed and taken prisoner, 1687 The Turcksche Keiser Mahometh the 4 is set off in t Jaar 1687 (title on object), Print upper right: fol

Eucharistic celebration church Lord H Avontmaael
Eucharistic celebration in a church The use of the Lord H. Avontmaael in the first Christianity (title on object), Print upper right: Pag: 310, Holy Communion, Protestant service

Title page Le feint Alcibiade P Quinault Le theater
Title page for Le feint Alcibiade, in: P. Quinault, Le theater, part I, 1697, (story of) Alcibiades, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 119 mm × w 65 mm

Title page Les Rivales P Quinault Le theater
Title page for Les Rivales in: P. Quinault, Le theater, part II, 1697, bedroom, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 118 mm × w 66 mm

Don Clarazel attacked monster Furiaco Print top right
Don Clarazel attacked from behind by the monster Furiaco, Print on the top right: I Volume. P. 184, devil or demons attacking mortals, mis-shaping animals, monsters, knight, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam

Battle Don Clarazel bear Print marked upper right
Battle of Don Clarazel with a bear, Print marked upper right: 2 Volume. P. 132, fight between man and animal, beasts of prey, predatory animals: bear, knight, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1697, paper

Title page La Genereuse Ingratitude P Quinault
Title page for La Genereuse Ingratitude, in: P. Quinault, Le theater, part II, 1697, grave-building, monumental tomb, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 117 mm × w 66 mm

Title page La Mere Coquette P Quinault Le theater
Title page for La Mere Coquette, in: P. Quinault, Le theater, part II, 1697, before the street fight, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 121 mm × w 64 mm

Apollo angel point Philippe Quinaults portrait portrait
Apollo and an angel point to Philippe Quinaults portrait portrait of a writer, Philippe Quinault, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1697, paper, etching, h 116 mm × w 63 mm

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Caspar Luyken: A Glimpse into the 17th Century Step back in time to the bustling world of Caspar Luyken, a renowned Dutch illustrator whose works vividly captured significant events and daily life during the 17th century. From miners to floods, executions to revolts, Luyken's artistry transported viewers to historical moments that shaped our world. In his depiction of "Miners at Work, " Luyken skillfully portrayed the arduous labor endured by these brave individuals who delved deep into the earth seeking precious resources. Their unwavering determination is palpable even centuries later. Luyken's portrayal of "The Paris Flood of 1658" transports us to a city grappling with nature's wrath as the mighty River Seine surged over its banks for ten relentless days. The artist captures both the devastation and resilience exhibited by Parisians during this catastrophic event. One cannot overlook Luyken's haunting representation of noble royal figures meeting their grim fate through execution or strangulation with silken cords. These chilling images serve as reminders of power struggles and political turmoil that plagued societies like London during King Charles I's reign or France during Bishop William Laud's rule. Luyken also immortalized pivotal military victories such as "The Recapture of Baghdad" from Safavid control by the Ottoman Empire in 1638. His artwork allows us to witness triumphs amidst ongoing conflicts, shedding light on an era marked by territorial disputes and shifting alliances. However, not all subjects depicted were grandiose; sometimes they were deeply personal tragedies like Urbain Grandier's burning at stake for witchcraft in Loudon, France. Through his work, Luyken invites us to reflect on society's darker aspects while honoring those who suffered unjustly due to superstition and fear.