Cornelis Van Haarlem Collection
Cornelis van Haarlem, a renowned Dutch painter and engraver of the late 16th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works
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Cornelis van Haarlem, a renowned Dutch painter and engraver of the late 16th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. One of his notable pieces is "Icarus, " part of "The Four Disgracers" series created by Hendrik Goltzius in 1588. This painting depicts the tragic tale of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell into the sea. Another striking artwork from this period is "The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus. " Also created by Goltzius in 1588, it showcases Cornelis van Haarlem's talent for depicting dramatic scenes. The painting portrays a fearsome dragon devouring Cadmus' companions as punishment for killing Ares' sacred serpent. In his own right as an artist, Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem produced remarkable pieces like "Venus, Cupid and Ceres" in 1604. This work beautifully captures three mythological figures intertwined in a tender embrace. Van Haarlem's skill extended beyond paintings; he also excelled at etching. His self-portrait from 1610 showcases his mastery of this technique while providing insight into his appearance during that time. Among Van Haarlem's engravings is "Phaethon" from 1588. This piece tells the story of Phaethon attempting to drive Apollo's chariot but losing control and causing chaos on Earth before being struck down by Zeus. Collaborating with Jan Muller, Van Haarlem co-created powerful artworks such as "Cain Killing Abel" around 1591. This depiction delves into biblical themes exploring jealousy and fratricide. "Baptism of Christ, " circa 1600, another collaboration between Van Haarlem and Muller, illustrates Jesus undergoing baptism by John the Baptist, symbolizing spiritual rebirth.