Crispiaen De Passe I Collection

The Brigands Robbing the Traveler, c1600. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
The Brigands Robbing the Traveler, c1600. Series: Set of six landscapes (with the history of the Good Samaritan); Plate: plate 2

Eleazer killed by Antiochus, 1591. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Eleazer killed by Antiochus, 1591. From Triumphus Martyrum, plate 12

Night, plate four from The Four Parts of the Day, n.d. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Night, plate four from The Four Parts of the Day, n.d

Noon, plate two from The Four Parts of the Day, n.d. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Noon, plate two from The Four Parts of the Day, n.d

View near Bruges (Vue Pres [sic] de Bruges). Creator: Martin de Monchy
View near Bruges (Vue Pres [sic] de Bruges)

Drunkenness of Noah: Shem and Japheth cover the naked body of Noah, who lies in a tent, a male figure at far right points to Noah

God enters into a covenant with Noah: next to a smoking pyre Noah kneels in a gesture of prayer, surrounded by members of his family, a rainbow stretches over them

Aftermath of the Flood: human bodies strewn on dry land in the foreground, Noahs ark moored on a rocky outcrop beyond, from a series of engravings for the Liber Genesis, 1612

The Flood destroys life on earth: corpses of humans and animals adrift in the foreground, Noahs ark beyond and a flying dove holding a branch above

The beginning of the Flood: men and women climb to higher ground at right, water overtaking animals and people at left, Noahs Ark beyond

Noah kneeling before God at left, the construction of the ark underway beyond, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the Liber Genesis, 1612

Mankind surrendering to lechery before the Flood: embracing couples on benches around a table with food and drink, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the Liber Genesis, 1612

Euterpe, from The Muses. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Euterpe, from The Muses

Path over a Valley. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Path over a Valley. After Jan Brueghel the Elder

Harbor Scene. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Harbor Scene. After Jan Brueghel the Elder

Concert of Cats, after the painting in the collection of the Duc de Choiseul, before 1771. After Jan Brueghel the Elder. After Crispijn de Passe the Elder

Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatization of St. Francis (reverse copy). Creator: Unknown
Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatization of St. Francis (reverse copy)

Queen Elizabeth I, 1592. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Queen Elizabeth I, 1592

Aqua in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Aer in a Decorative Border with Birds, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646

The Colonist Renede Laudonniere Sablais, after van de Passe, 1861
The Colonist Rene de Laudonniere Sablais, after van de Passe, 1861

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"Crispijn de Passe I: A Journey through Art and Mythology" Step into the world of Crispijn de Passe I, a renowned artist whose works transport us to different realms. From the serene "View near Bruges" to the chaotic aftermath of "The Flood, " his paintings capture both beauty and turmoil. In one masterpiece, we witness Noah's drunkenness as Shem and Japheth cover their father's naked body in a tender act of respect. Nearby, God enters into a covenant with Noah amidst a smoking pyre, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. De Passe I takes us back to the beginning of it all - when mankind surrenders to lechery before the devastating flood. Embracing couples on benches depict humanity indulging in earthly desires while unaware of impending doom. But amidst destruction, there is hope. Noah kneels humbly before God as construction begins on the ark beyond. This scene represents faith and obedience in times of uncertainty. Moving away from biblical narratives, De Passe I also explores mythology. In "Euterpe, " he captures one of The Muses - Euterpe herself - radiating grace and inspiration with her musical instrument. Venturing further into his repertoire, we find picturesque landscapes like "Path over a Valley. " Here, nature unfolds its enchanting beauty as viewers are invited to wander along this scenic route. And let's not forget about De Passe I's ability to bring life even to unexpected subjects. In "Concert of Cats, " inspired by an artwork owned by Duc de Choiseul, feline musicians gather for an extraordinary performance that tickles our imagination. Finally, we arrive at a bustling harbor scene where ships dock and sailors unload their cargo under De Passe I's skilled brushstrokes. It reminds us that art can capture not only grand tales but also everyday moments filled with vitality.