Bartholomeus Spranger

Bartholomeus Spranger (Flemish, 1546–1611) has 24 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Bartholomeus Spranger or Bartholomaeus Spranger was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and designer of prints. Working in Prague as a court artist for the Holy Roman emperor Rudolf II, he responded to his patron's aesthetic preferences by developing a version of the artistic style referred to as Northern Mannerism. This style stressed sensuality, which was expressed in smoothly modeled, elongated figures arranged in elegant poses, often including a nude woman seen from behind. Spranger's unique style combining elements of Netherlandish painting and Italian influences, in particular the Roman Mannerists, had an important influence on other artists in Prague and elsewhere, in particular the Dutch Republic, as his paintings were disseminated widely through prints as well as by artists who had worked with him such as Karel van Mander.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Bartholomeus Spranger's work on the site falls under Prints (14), Drawings (7), Paintings (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (1).

Culture: Italian (1).

By orientation: 3 landscape, 21 portrait.

Other Flemish artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Joris Hoefnagel — 883 artworks
• Peter Paul Rubens — 736 artworks
• Frans Francken the Younger — 141 artworks
• Jan van der Straet — 136 artworks
• Stradanus — 135 artworks
• Hans Bol — 120 artworks
• Jan Brueghel The Elder — 71 artworks
• Pieter Brueghel The Younger — 54 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 24 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Bartholomeus Spranger artworks does Archive Lane have?

24 public-domain artworks by Bartholomeus Spranger are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Bartholomeus Spranger?

Bartholomeus Spranger is catalogued as Flemish (born 1546, died 1611).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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