Christoffel Van Sichem Collection

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Portrait of Thomas Münzer, 1609. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem (Dutch, 1577-1658)
Portrait of Thomas Munzer, 1609

John Of Austria Don John Of Austria Don Juan De Austria
Equestrian portrait of John of Austria, 1547 to 1578, aka Don John of Austria or Don Juan de Austria. After a work by Hessel Gerritsz and Christoffel van Sichem

Iconica et historica discripto Portrait Thomas Münzer
Iconica et historica discripto...: Portrait of Thomas Munzer, 1609. Christoffel van Sichem (Dutch, 1577-1658). Engraving; sheet: 31.3 x 39.4 cm (12 5/16 x 15 1/2 in.); platemark

Judith Goltzius Woodcut sheet 5 5 / 16 x 4 13. 5 10. 2 cm
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Christoffel van Sichem I (Dutch, c. 1546 - 1624), William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, engraving

Karel van Sichem after Christoffel van Sichem I (Dutch, c. 1575 - active 1604), Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, engraving

Oval with the Olympian gods in the clouds, print maker: Abraham van den Hecken, Christoffel van Sichem I, 1608

Portrait of Paul Hochfelder, Christoffel van Sichem (I), 1600

Portrait of Pierre de La Ramee, Christoffel van Sichem (I), Monogrammist RSV, in or after 1572 - in or before 1624

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Anonymous, Christoffel van Sichem (I), 1600 - 1610

Nieuwejaers Wensch, Gedaen of Klocke-luyders van de Oude Kerk Tooren, Aen de Burgery van Amsterdam, 1708, The Netherlands, Anonymous, Christoffel van Sichem (I), Cornelis Anthonisz. 1707 - 1708

Christoffel van Sichem I after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, c. 1546-1624), William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, engraving

Hannibal, Carthaginian general
Hannibal (247-182 BC), Carthaginian general, mounted on his horse, wielding a shield and sword. In the Second Punic War (between Carthage and Rome)

Cosimo de Medici, ruler of Florence
Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464), ruler of Florence. Cosimo founded the Medici political dynasty that ruled Florence and wielded great power and influence

Scipio Africanus, Roman general
Scipio Africanus (circa 236-183 BC), Roman general. Scipio led armies against Carthage during the Second Punic War, with his most famous victory being his defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of Zama

Numa Pompilius, King of Rome
Numa Pompilius (active around 700 BC), King of Rome. Numa was the second king of Rome, succeeding the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), King of Macedon. Alexander succeeded his father as king in 336 BC. In a series of wars over a period of ten years he defeated the Persian Empire

Tristao da Cunha, Portuguese explorer
Tristao da Cunha (circa 1460 to circa 1540), Portuguese explorer and admiral, with an elephant in the background. From 1506, his fleet of 15 ships explored the southern Atlantic

Tamerlane, Turko-Mongol emperor
Tamerlane (1336-1405), Turko-Mongol emperor. Also known as Timur, Tamerlanes people were descendents of the Mongols who had settled in Persian areas and become linguistically Turkic

Attila, Emperor of the Huns
Attila (406-453), Emperor of the Huns. Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, the Huns swept westwards and established the large Hunnic Empire

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish explorer and conquistador. Cortes crossed the Atlantic to seek his fortune in Hispaniola and later Cuba. In 1519, he led an expedition to the mainland

Artaxerxes II, King of Persia
Artaxerxes II (circa 436-358 BC), King of Persia. Part of the Achaemenid Dynasty, Artaxerxes II ruled a large empire stretching from Egypt and Persia in the west to the borders of India

Pedro Navarro, Spanish general
Pedro Navarro (circa 1460-1528), count of Olivetto, and Spanish military engineer. Navarro, an expert in mines and blowing up fortifications

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Christoffel van Sichem, a Dutch artist born in 1577, was known for his intricate and detailed portraits. One of his notable works is the portrait of Thomas Münzer, created in 1609. This particular piece showcases Van Sichem's skill in capturing the essence and personality of his subjects. In addition to portraiture, Van Sichem also delved into historical depictions. His woodcut sheet titled "Judith Goltzius" portrays a scene from biblical times with meticulous attention to detail. The size of this artwork measures approximately 5 5/16 x 4 13/16 inches (10. 2 cm), highlighting Van Sichem's ability to create intricate compositions on a small scale. Van Sichem often collaborated with other artists as well. For instance, he worked alongside Hendrik Goltzius on several projects, including a print featuring William of Nassau, Prince of Orange. This collaboration demonstrates Van Sichem's versatility and willingness to explore different artistic styles. Another noteworthy aspect of Van Sichem's work is his use of religious themes. An example is an anonymous piece called "Judith with the Head of Holofernes, " which dates back to the early seventeenth century. It showcases Van Sichem's ability to convey emotion through art while depicting biblical narratives.