Aegidius Sadeler
Aegidius Sadeler | |
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Born | 1570 |
Died | 1629 (aged 58–59) |
Nationality | Flemish, Bohemian |
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II[1] (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
Life
Sadeler was born in
His early engravings were mostly faithful copies of works by
After Rudolf II died he enjoyed the favour and protection of the two succeeding Emperors, Matthias and Ferdinand II.[4][5] According to Michael Bryan, "He used the graver with a commanding facility, sometimes finishing his plates with surprising neatness, when the subject required it; at other times his burin is broad and bold. His plates are very numerous, representing historical subjects, portraits, landscapes, &c. some of them from his own designs, many of which are much esteemed, particularly his portraits, which are executed in an admirable style.
Sadeler died in Prague in 1629. He had many pupils, including
His prints include:
Portraits
- Emperor Rudolf on horseback, with a Battle in the background; after Adriaen de Vries.
- The Emperor Matthias. 1616.
- The Empress Anne, his consort. 1616.
- The Emperor Ferdinand II on horseback; in two sheets. 1629.
- Sigismund III Vasa, 1604
- Sigismund Báthory, Prince of Transilvania.
- Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia
- Burkhard von Berlichingen, Privy Counsellor to Rudolf II. 1601.
- Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Painter, of Brussels. 1606.
- Jacob Chimarrhaeus, Grand Almoner.
- Franz von Dietrichstein, Cardinal and Bishop of Olomouc. 1604.
- Christopher Guarinonius Fontanus, Physician to Rudolf II.
- John George Goedelman, Jurisconsult.
- Joachim Huber, Aulic Counsellor.
- Siegfried de Kolonitsch.
- Ferdinand de Kolonitsch.
- Hieronymus Makowsky, gentleman of the privy chamber to Rudolf II. 1603.
- Torquato Tasso, 1617
- Ottavio Strada, Antiquary.
- Adam von Trautmannsdorf
- Maerten de Vos, Painter of Antwerp.
- John Matthew Warenfels, Aulic Counsellor. 1614.
Various subjects from his own designs
- A set of twelve plates, representing Angels with the Instruments of the Passion.
- A set of fifty-two Views near Rome, entitled Vestigi delle Antichita di Roma.
- The Burning of Troy, an etching; 2Eg. Sadeler, fecit, aqua forti.
- Charity, represented by a female figure with three children.
- Narcissus admiring himself in a Fountain.
- Pan and Syrinx.
- St. Sebastian dying, with an Angel drawing out the Arrows from his side.
- St. Dominick receiving the Institution of his Order from St. Peter and St . Paul."
References
- ^ Name variations: Aegidius Sadeler (II), Ægidius Sadeler, Egidius Sadeler, Gillis Sadeler
- RKD
- ^ Zylberman, Nicolas (2022). "Anselme Boece de Boodt, 1550 – 1632, gemmologue praticien. De Bruges à Prague, itinéraire européen d'un humaniste - 1ère partie". Ikuska. 53: 41–62 – via Academia.
- ^ Michael Bryan's A Biographical and Critical Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, Volume II, 1816 (Egidius or Giles Sadeler)
- ^ Het Gulden Cabinet, 1682, p 482
- ^ Aedidius Sadeler in Sandrart's Teutsche Academie, 1662
- ^ Marcin Latka. "Preparatory drawing for Aegidius Sadeler's print". Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
External links
- Works by or about Aegidius Sadeler at Wikisource
- Media related to Aegidius Sadeler at Wikimedia Commons