Gheyn Collection

Vanitas with death and a maiden, 1909 (engraving)
955324 Vanitas with death and a maiden, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanitas with death and a maiden, after Jacob De Gheyn)

Self Portrait in a Convex Mirror, ca 1596-1600. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques (Jacob) de, the Younger (1565-1629)
Self Portrait in a Convex Mirror, ca 1596-1600. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Soldier Armed with Broadsword and Shield, 1587. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques (Jacob) de, the Younger (1565-1629)
Soldier Armed with Broadsword and Shield, 1587. Private Collection

Musketeer, 1587. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques (Jacob) de, the Younger (1565-1629)
Musketeer, 1587. Private Collection

Portrait of Tycho Brahe, engraved by Gheyn, at the end of the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
1094656 Portrait of Tycho Brahe, engraved by Gheyn, at the end of the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Tycho Brahe)

Jacobus de Geyn or Gheyn, of Antwerp (engraving)
610040 Jacobus de Geyn or Gheyn, of Antwerp (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobus de Geyn, Antverp; Jacobus de Geyn or Gheyn)

Witches Preparing for Sabbath, ca. 1610. Creator: Andries Stock
Witches Preparing for Sabbath, ca. 1610

Allegory of the Government of a Childish King, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Allegory of the Government of a Childish King, 1588

Allegory of the Government of a Wise King, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Allegory of the Government of a Wise King, 1588. After Karel van Mander I

A soldier blowing on a match, from the Musketeers series, plate 40, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier sliding his right hand along the training-pike, from the Lansquenets series, plate 22, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier pulling out the ramrod from its holder, from the Musketeers series, plate 25, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier shaking the powder from the top of the pan, from the Musketeers series, plate 19, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier, seen from the rear, while turning to the right and holding his pike horizontally, from the Lansquenets series, plate 30

The second movement for bringing the pike on to the shoulder and holding it horizontally, from the Lansquenet series, plate 9

A soldier on guard freeing his right hand, from the Marksmen series, plate 37, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier on guard shaping the match between his thumb and his forefinger, from the Marksmen series, plate 41, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

The Wisdom of Fools, from Six Proverbs. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
The Wisdom of Fools, from Six Proverbs

Soldier, Armed with Broadsword and Shield, from Officers and Soldiers, 1587. After Hendrick Goltzius

Vanitas Still Life, 1603. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Vanitas Still Life, 1603

The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques de, the Younger (1565-1629)
The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. Artist: Gheyn, Jacques de, the Younger (1565-1629)
The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. From a private collection

Hippocrate and Democrite, c1584-1629. Artist: Jacques de Gheyn II
Hippocrate and Democrite, c1584-1629

Arundel Homerus Signorvm vetervm icones Bisschop
Arundel Homerus, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Gheyn, Jacques de, 1596-1641, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, The statue is now in Oxford, Ashmolean Museum

Arundel Homerus reversed Signorvm vetervm icones
Arundel Homerus, reversed, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Gheyn, Jacques de, 1596-1641, Etching, between 1731 and 1741

Vanitas With Death And A Maiden, After Jacob De Gheyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Drawings Prints, Print, Saint Martin, Beggar, Artist, Publisher, Zacharias Dolendo
Drawings and Prints, Print, Saint Martin and Beggar, Artist, Publisher, After, Zacharias Dolendo, Bartholomeus Spranger, Jacques de Gheyn II, Netherlandish, 1561-ca

Jacques de Gheyn III (Dutch, c. 1596 - 1641), Mars Sleeping, c. 1618, etching on laid paper

Jacques de Gheyn II after Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1565 - 1629), The Annunciation, 1599, engraving on laid paper

Dutch 17th Century, formerly Jacques de Gheyn II, Landscape with Log House near a River, etching

Attributed to Jacques de Gheyn II, after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1565 - 1629), Saint Peter, 1589, engraving on laid paper

Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, 1565 - 1629), Elegantly Dressed Soldier Tamping His Caliver, c. 1597, pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

Attributed to Andries Jacobsz Stock after Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, c. 1580-1648 or after), The Fortune Teller, c. 1608, engraving on laid paper

Jacques de Gheyn III (Dutch, probably 1599-1657), Fantastic Heads, 1638, etching

Jacques de Gheyn II after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1565-1629), Drummer, 1587, engraving on laid paper

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, active 1581-1598), A Veiled Woman with Two Musicians Playing a Gridiron and a Bellows, 1595-1596, engraving on laid paper

JACOB de GHEYN: THE MASKS. The Masks III. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn (1565-1629)

JACOB de GHEYN: THE MASKS. The Masks II. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn (1565-1629)

Tycho Brahe (Gheyn)
TYCHO BRAHE Danish astronomer Date: 1546 - 1601

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"Gheyn: Master Engraver and Artist of the Sixteenth Century" Jacobus de Geyn or Gheyn, a talented artist hailing from Antwerp, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite engravings. One such masterpiece is the portrait of Tycho Brahe, which captures the essence of this renowned astronomer at the end of the sixteenth century. But Gheyn's artistic prowess didn't stop there. His work extended to various subjects and themes, as seen in "Witches Preparing for Sabbath, " a captivating piece that delves into mysticism and folklore. Andries Stock's creation showcases Gheyn's ability to bring imagination to life through intricate details and haunting imagery. In 1588, Jacques de Gheyn II presented two allegorical works titled "The Government of a Childish King" and "The Government of a Wise King. " These thought-provoking pieces explore contrasting leadership styles while highlighting Gheyn's skillful storytelling through visual representation. Glimpses into military life can be found in his series dedicated to soldiers. From a soldier blowing on a match to ignite fire (plate 40) to one sliding his hand along the training-pike (Lansquenets series), each engraving captures moments frozen in time with remarkable precision. One cannot help but admire how Gheyn portrays soldiers' actions with meticulous attention to detail – pulling out ramrods from their holders (Musketeers series) or shaking powder from pan tops (Musketeers series). Even when viewed from behind or during specific movements like bringing pikes onto shoulders horizontally, every angle is carefully considered. Lastly, we encounter another soldier on guard freeing his right hand in plate 37 of the Marksmen series. This particular engraving demonstrates not only technical expertise but also an understanding of human anatomy and movement dynamics.