Karel van Mander the Elder

3 works by Karel van Mander the Elder (Flemish, 1548–1606) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Karel van Mander (I) or Carel van Mander I (May 1548 – 2 September 1606) was a Flemish painter, playwright, poet, art historian and art theoretician, who established himself in the Dutch Republic in the latter part of his life. He is mainly remembered as a biographer of Early Netherlandish painters and Northern Renaissance artists in his Schilder-boeck. As an artist and art theoretician he played a significant role in the spread and development of Northern Mannerism in the Dutch Republic.

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

At a glance

Most of Karel van Mander the Elder's work on the site falls under Prints (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (3).

By orientation: 1 landscape, 2 portrait.

Other Flemish artists of the period

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

• Joris Hoefnagel — 935 artworks
• Peter Paul Rubens — 754 artworks
• Frans Francken the Younger — 141 artworks
• Stradanus — 138 artworks
• Jan van der Straet — 136 artworks
• Hans Bol — 127 artworks
• Jan Brueghel The Elder — 72 artworks
• Pieter Brueghel The Younger — 54 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

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 Karel van Mander the Elder artworks does Archive Lane have?

3 public-domain artworks by Karel van Mander the Elder are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Karel van Mander the Elder?

Karel van Mander the Elder is catalogued as Flemish (born 1548, died 1606).

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.

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