Jan Luyken Collection

View town Chios island name left plate Scio title
View of the town of Chios on the island of the same name (left plate) Scio (title on object), city view in general, veduta Chios, Jan Luyken, Delft, 1698, paper, etching, h 301 mm × w 639 mm

Sea chart of the south coast of Cuba and Jamaica, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

The crucifixion, 1598. Creator: Jan Luyken
The crucifixion, 1598

Nehemiah rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem?. Creator: Jan Luyken
Nehemiah rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem?

Man Preaching to Congregation, n.d. Creator: Jan Luyken
Man Preaching to Congregation, n.d

Battle Scene, n.d. Creator: Jan Luyken
Battle Scene, n.d

Siege of Fortress, n.d. Creator: Jan Luyken
Siege of Fortress, n.d

Sacrificial Scene, n.d. Creators: Jan Luyken, Abraham Jansz van Diepenbeeck
Sacrificial Scene, n.d

Three figures wave goodbye sailing ship side
Three figures wave goodbye to a sailing ship On the other side, it is Blessed Land, sailing ship, sailing boat, waving farewell, departure on a journey, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1689, paper, etching

Roman centurions and legionnaires listen to a speech
6039691 Roman centurions and legionnaires listen to a speech. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrifice before the Temple of Jupiter in Rome
6039692 Sacrifice before the Temple of Jupiter in Rome. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice before the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus in Rome)

Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary II, April 11, 1689 (engraving)
6116614 Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary II, April 11, 1689 (engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); (add.info.: After a work by Jan Luyken.); Photo eKen Welsh; Dutch, out of copyright

Allegorical title-page, from El Grande Nuevo Aumentado Atlas de la Mar
985995 Allegorical title-page, from El Grande Nuevo Aumentado Atlas de la Mar, 1680 (hand-coloured engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); 53x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

John and Alexander Ruthven, attempting to kidnap or kill James VI of Scotland (engraving)
5892367 John and Alexander Ruthven, attempting to kidnap or kill James VI of Scotland (engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712) (after); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Siege of Nicosia, Cyprus, by the Ottomans
6317565 Siege of Nicosia, Cyprus, by the Ottomans by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712) (after); (add.info.: The Siege of Nicosia, Cyprus, by the Ottoman army in 1570)

A Roman priest offers a sacrifice to the gods at the building of
6039690 A Roman priest offers a sacrifice to the gods at the building of by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman priest offers a sacrifice to the gods)

Armenian child skinned alive Turks Armenian Child felted
Armenian child skinned alive by the Turks An Armenian Child felted by the Turks alive (title on object), Asiatic races and people: Turkish, child, violent death by flaying, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam

Bertrand de Gourdon shot killed Richard Lionheart
Bertrand de Gourdon, whose shot killed Richard the Lionheart, is skinned alive, Top left mark: foli 468, militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc, violent death by flaying

Map waters Stockholm area New Paskaert Liet Stockholm
Map of the waters in the Stockholm area New Paskaert of the Liet in Stockholm. Where to sien is all Hunne Eylanden Reefs and Cliffs seer Naukuerigh on Frame and of Many Mistakes Verbeetert

And on the third day was Pharaohs birth day... late 17th-early 18th century. Creator
And on the third day was Pharaohs birth day... late 17th-early 18th century....that he made a Feast unto all his Servants; his Butler he restored into favour, but he hanged the chief Baker

The Death of Samson, 1770. Artist: T Smith
The Death of Samson, 1770. After Jan Luyken. From The Antiquities of the Jews, by Josephus Flavius

Naval Battle Galleon Ship Exploding Dutch Republic
Naval battle between the Dutch Republic and the Portuguese Empire in the Dutch-Portuguese War near Goa on September 30, 1639

A plate printer at work in the late 17th century. After a work by Jan Luyken

Assassination attempt against James VI, King of Scotland, August 1600 by Alexander Ruthven at Gowrie House, Perth, Scotland. The king was saved when the kings page, John Ramsey, killed Ruthven

Walrus hunters in the 16th century. The picture depicts an incident during the voyage of Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz to Novaya Zemlya, or Nova Zembla, Russia, in 1596

The Siege of Nicosia, Cyprus, by the Ottoman army in 1570. After an etching by Jan Luyken dated 1699

In Bandar Abbas, Iran, a 17th century surgeon operates on a patients leg to remove worms. After 17th century engraving by Jan Luyken

John and Alexander Ruthven, attempting to kidnap or kill James VI of Scotland, are seen here fighting for their lives against the Kings attendants after being caught in the act. They were killed

Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary II, April 11, 1689. After a work by Jan Luyken

Skeleton of a horse, after a late 17th century engraving by Jan Luyken

Apollo shakes hand young woman Title page L Smids
Apollo shakes the hand of a young woman Title page for: L. Smids, Poesye, 1694, (story of) Apollo (Phoebus), shaking hands, dextrarum junctio, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, paper, etching

Cardinal Montalto turns up elected Pope throws
Cardinal Montalto turns up after being elected Pope and throws his baton away. Sixtus V, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1697, paper, etching, h 142 mm × w 91 mm

Pastor De Leeraar title object Menselyk Bedryf
Pastor De Leeraar (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), preaching (in general), Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 86 mm

Six scenes Old Testament Title page P van Staveren
Six scenes from the Old Testament Title page for: P. van Staveren, The house attitude of God in his church, after the flood until the birth of Isaac, 1694, Six scenes from the Old Testament

Death digger title object Menselyk Bedryf series title
Death digger The Death digger (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), grave digger, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 87 mm

Zeeman De Zeeman title object Menselyk Bedryf
Zeeman De Zeeman (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), seaman, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 85 mm

Heerser De Heerscher title object Menselyk Bedryf
Heerser De Heerscher (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), ruler, sovereign, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 80 mm

Alchemist De Scheider title object Menselyk Bedryf
Alchemist De Scheider (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicraft, craftsman at work, alchemist at work, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 81 mm

Tapijtwever De Tapeitwerker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Tapijtwever De Tapeitwerker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, tapestry weaver, gobelin maker, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Glue maker De Lym maaker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Glue maker De Lym maaker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, glueing (industrial process), Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Faith based pillar skull hands Title page W Deurhoff
Faith based on a pillar with a skull in her hands Title page for: W. Deurhoff, Reflection of the Holy Theology, Acting of the Works of Nature, 1697, Fides (faith) as Roman personification, column

Brother Felix hits student Monks find student unconscious
Brother Felix hits a student / Monks find the student unconscious, Two representations of one record, monk (s), friar (s), corporal punishment at school: castigating, beating, etc, unconsciousness

Bookbinder De Boeckbinder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Bookbinder De Boeckbinder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, bookbinding, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 83 mm

Visser De Visser title object Menselyk Bedryf
Visser De Visser (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, fisherman, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 86 mm

Dutch Virgin sitting lion Title page M Vossius
Dutch Virgin sitting on a lion Title page for: M. Vossius, Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque, 1680 Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque (title on object)

Manufacture lime Persia Print numbered top right
Manufacture of lime in Persia, Print numbered top right: 138, child or non-precious stone: chalk, Persia, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1682, paper, etching, h 171 mm × w 133 mm

Natura surrounded animals Title page G Blasius
Natura surrounded by animals Title page: G. Blasius, Anatome animalium, 1681, Natura, surrounded by a number of animals, is unveiled by an allegorical female figure

Feast Husseins death Persia Print numbered top right
Feast of Husseins death in Persia, Print numbered top right: 183, public festivities, Persia, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1682, paper, etching, h 172 mm × w 136 mm

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Jan Luyken, a renowned Dutch artist and engraver, captured the essence of various historical events and places through his intricate artwork. From the picturesque view of Chios Island in Greece to the detailed sea chart of Cuba and Jamaica's south coast, Luyken's talent brought these locations to life on paper. His skillful depiction of a five-story funeral pyre for a Roman Emperor in Rome evokes both awe and solemnity. In another piece, Roman centurions and legionnaires attentively listen to an inspiring speech, showcasing Luyken's ability to convey emotions through his engravings. Luyken also documented natural disasters such as the devastating earthquake that struck Dubrovnik, Croatia in 1667. Through his artistry, he portrayed not only the destruction caused by this catastrophic event but also its impact on the lives of those affected. Additionally, he depicted religious rituals like sacrifices before the Temple of Jupiter in Rome or a Roman priest offering homage to gods during construction. The coronation ceremony of King William III and Queen Mary II on April 11th, 1689 was immortalized by Luyken's engraving skills. The grandeur and significance of this historic moment were beautifully captured in intricate detail. Luyken's artistic prowess extended beyond historical events; he also created allegorical title-pages for atlases like "El Grande Nuevo Aumentado Atlas de la Mar. " These captivating illustrations served as visual introductions to vast collections of geographical knowledge. In one particularly dramatic scene engraved by Jan Luyken, John and Alexander Ruthven are seen attempting to kidnap or kill James VI of Scotland—an intense moment from history frozen forever on paper. Lastly, Luyken depicted moments from conflicts around the world including sieges such as that which occurred in Nicosia when it fell under Ottoman control. Another significant event recorded by him was the destructive earthquake that shook Port Royal in Jamaica back in 1692.