Pieter Coecke van Aelst

25 works by Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Flemish, 1502–1550) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Pieter Coecke van Aelst or Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder was a Flemish painter, sculptor, architect, author and designer of woodcuts, goldsmith's work, stained glass and tapestries. His principal subjects were Christian religious themes. He hailed from the Duchy of Brabant, worked in Antwerp and Brussels, and was appointed court painter to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

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

At a glance

Most of Pieter Coecke van Aelst's work on the site falls under Prints (9), Drawings (9), Religion (6).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (25).

Culture: Belgian (25).

By orientation: 15 landscape, 9 portrait, 1 square.

Other Flemish artists of the period

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

• Joris Hoefnagel — 935 artworks
• Stradanus — 138 artworks
• Jan van der Straet — 136 artworks
• Hans Bol — 127 artworks
• Jacob Hoefnagel — 43 artworks
• Jan Gossaert — 39 artworks
• Denys Calvaert — 31 artworks
• Frans Floris — 28 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 Pieter Coecke van Aelst artworks does Archive Lane have?

25 public-domain artworks by Pieter Coecke van Aelst are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Pieter Coecke van Aelst?

Pieter Coecke van Aelst is catalogued as Flemish (born 1502, died 1550).

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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