Hendrick Hondius I Collection

Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 21

Two Dogs Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Dogs Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 15

Landscape with Ruins, 1596. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Landscape with Ruins, 1596

A Chimerical Animal Chasing Other Animals, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Chimerical Animal Chasing Other Animals, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 24

Two Roosters Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Roosters Fighting, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 22

A Large Bird Attacking a Stag, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Large Bird Attacking a Stag, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 20

A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Centaur Attacking a Satyr, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 19

A Tiger Fighting a Centaur, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Tiger Fighting a Centaur, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 18

A Dog Fighting a Cat, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Dog Fighting a Cat, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 16

Three Dogs Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Three Dogs Fighting, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 14

A Leopard Fighting a Boar, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Leopard Fighting a Boar, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 13

A Rhinoceros Fighting an Elephant, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Rhinoceros Fighting an Elephant, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 11

Two Bulls Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Bulls Fighting, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 10

A Bull Fighting a Lion, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Bull Fighting a Lion, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 9

A Lion Attacking a Bull, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Lion Attacking a Bull, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 8

A Lion Attacking a Horse, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Lion Attacking a Horse, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 5

A Lion Biting a Horse's Neck, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Lion Biting a Horse's Neck, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 3

A Unicorn Chasing Lizards from a Pond, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Unicorn Chasing Lizards from a Pond, 1610. From Battling Animals, title plate

A Bull Attacking a Lion, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Bull Attacking a Lion, 1610. From Battling Animals, pl. 7

Men and Women Resting in Wooded Landscape with River, Villas, Church, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Men and Women Resting in Wooded Landscape with River, Villas, Church, n.d

A Horse Kicking a Lion, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
A Horse Kicking a Lion, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 4

Roger van der Weyden the Younger, from the series Pictorum Aliquot Celebrium ca. 1610 Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Roger van der Weyden the Younger, from the series Pictorum Aliquot Celebrium.. ca. 1610

Two Fools Dancing from Two and Three Fools of the Carnival, 1642. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Levamen Onostrorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories, 1604

Title to Topographia Variarum Regionum, 1614. Creator: Simon Wynhoutsz Frisius
Title to Topographia Variarum Regionum, 1614

Den eersten (-vijfsten) boeck van architecturen, 1546, 1549, 1553

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Hendrick Hondius I was a renowned Dutch engraver and cartographer who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Known for his intricate engravings of maps, portraits, and historical scenes, Hondius's work was highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike. His attention to detail and skillful use of line work set him apart from his contemporaries, earning him a reputation as one of the leading engravers of his time. Hondius's maps were particularly prized for their accuracy and artistic flair, with many featuring elaborate decorative elements such as sea monsters, ships, and mythological figures. His portraits captured the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision, showcasing not only their physical features but also their personalities. Despite facing competition from other prominent engravers of the period, Hondius continued to produce exceptional works that solidified his place in art history. His legacy lives on through the countless prints bearing his name that are still treasured by collectors today. In addition to his artistic talents, Hondius was also a skilled businessman who established a successful publishing house in Amsterdam. This venture allowed him to distribute his prints far and wide, expanding his influence across Europe and beyond.