Willem Swanenburgh Collection

Judas Iscariot, 1611. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Judas Iscariot, 1611

The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. Series: Thronius Justiae, pl. 8

The Judge Bias, Shedding Tears, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Judge Bias, Shedding Tears, 1607. Series: Thronus Justitiae, pl. 9

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1607. Series: Thronus Justitiae, pl. 4

Susanna Before Daniel, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Susanna Before Daniel, 1607. Series: Thronus Justitiae, pl. 3

Allegory of Justice, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Allegory of Justice, 1607. Series: Thronus Justitiae, pl. 12

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Søren Kiær
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

Mary Magdalene, 1609. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Mary Magdalene, 1609

Pietas, 1610. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Pietas, 1610

Cambyses Commanding the Flaying of Judge Sisamnes, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Cambyses Commanding the Flaying of Judge Sisamnes, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 6

Last Judgment, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Last Judgment, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 13

Allegory of Justice, 1605. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Allegory of Justice, 1605. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 11

Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 10

The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 8

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 7

Judgment of Solomon, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Judgment of Solomon, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 2

Meeting of Moses and Jethro, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Meeting of Moses and Jethro, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 1

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1606

The Last Judgment, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Last Judgment, 1606

Alexander the Great Seated in Justice, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Alexander the Great Seated in Justice, 1606

Allegory of Justice, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Allegory of Justice, 1606

Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606

Suzannah before Daniel, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Suzannah before Daniel, 1606

The Judgment of Solomon, c. 1600. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Judgment of Solomon, c. 1600

Allegory of Justice (Sanctity of the Law) with a court scene depicting a man being pardoned by a judge, plate XII from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... 1605

The Judge Bias Shedding Tears, plate IX from Thronus Justitiae, 1605

Willem Swanenburgh after Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael (Dutch, 1581-1582 - 1612), The Judgment of Solomon, c. 1600, engraving on laid paper

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Willem Swanenburgh was a Dutch painter and draftsman who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his detailed landscapes, still lifes, and genre scenes that captured everyday life in Holland. Swanenburgh's work often featured rich colors and intricate details, showcasing his skill as an artist. Born in Leiden, Swanenburgh studied under the renowned painter Pieter Lastman before establishing himself as an independent artist. His paintings were highly sought after by collectors during his lifetime, with many of his works now housed in prestigious museums around the world. Swanenburgh's artistry extended beyond just painting - he also excelled at creating drawings and etchings that showcased his keen eye for detail and composition. His meticulous approach to capturing light and shadow added depth to his works, making them truly stand out among his contemporaries. Despite not achieving the same level of fame as some of his peers like Rembrandt or Vermeer, Willem Swanenburgh's contributions to Dutch Golden Age art are undeniable. His legacy lives on through the beauty and craftsmanship of his paintings, which continue to inspire artists and art lovers alike today.