Cornelis Cort

Netherlandish, 1533 - 1578

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The image shows a person leaning forward and balancing on an architectural structure resembling an arch. They are posed with one leg bent and resting on the arch and the other leg stretched behind. The person appears to be handling a crossbow on their arm, their face obscured by their tilted head. They wear a cap with a small protrusion. The person is clad in a sleeveless garment with a waist belt, tights, and simple shoes. An arrow quiver on their back holds some arrows. The background is plain, highlighting the detailed figure and architectural base. The bottom of the image is marked with the date "1579" and the signature "Regij."
Cherubino Alberti, Cornelis Cort, An Archer Shooting a Crossbow, 1579, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2005.131.1

An Archer Shooting a Crossbow

Cherubino Alberti, Cornelis Cort · 1579 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2005.131.1

The image shows three people in a natural outdoor setting. In the center is a woman with flowing robes and long, wavy hair. Beside her is a child offering her a branch of leaves. To the left stands an elderly man holding another branch of leaves, partly hidden behind a tree. In the background, a donkey with packs on its back stands near rolling hills and distant buildings, creating a pastoral landscape.
Cornelis Cort, The Rest on the Return from Egypt, 1575, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ann Cylkowski, 1985.67.1

The Rest on the Return from Egypt

Cornelis Cort · 1575 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.67.1

The image shows an engraving of a natural scene with a rocky, wooded landscape including various trees and boulders. Foliage and rock formations obscure the horizon, creating an intimate outdoor setting. The engraving is detailed, with precise line work depicting textures of rocks, leaves, and bark. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey to show depth and form. In the foreground, a woman stands next to a large rock with a cross near her, surrounded by nature. The landscape fades into shallow shadows in the background, emphasizing the complexity of the trees and rocky terrain.
Cornelis Cort, Benefazio Breggi, Landscape with a Penitent Magdalene, 1573, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.46.4

Landscape with a Penitent Magdalene

Cornelis Cort, Benefazio Breggi · 1573 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.46.4

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural panel. The image depicts an intricately designed architectural feature characterized by a lattice pattern with floral embellishments. The border is adorned with detailed floral and leaf motifs, and beneath the lattice is a richly decorated cartouche with inscriptions, surrounded by acanthus leaves and decorative elements. The drawing presents a high level of detail and precision.
Cornelis Cort, The Grill of the Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de' Medici, 1570, engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2022.69.2

The Grill of the Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de' Medici

Cornelis Cort · 1570 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.69.2

The image shows a group of figures in a dynamic scene. In the center, a man with long hair and a beard wearing a robe is surrounded by several soldiers wearing helmets and armor, some carrying shields and swords. To the right, another man peeks out from behind a wooden door. The surrounding environment includes a stone structure with an arched doorway and rugged terrain with sparse trees. Several soldiers with lances and shields are standing in the background. A soldier on the ground is holding his head.
Cornelis Cort, The Betrayal of Christ, 1568, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2015.202.1

The Betrayal of Christ

Cornelis Cort · 1568 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.202.1

The image shows an elevated and slightly angled view capturing figures in a landscape. Trees obscure the high horizon, the intricately engraved textures enhancing details in vegetation, clothing, and tree bark. The monochrome color palette accentuates contrast for form and depth. Two robed figures struggle on a slope, framed by trees, while another figure gestures with a sword nearby. Leafy trees fill the background, blending into a sky with clouds.
Cornelis Cort, Luca Bertelli, The Assassination of Saint Peter Martyr, 1567, engraving on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jimmy and Jessica Younger, Houston, 2012.147.1

The Assassination of Saint Peter Martyr

Cornelis Cort, Luca Bertelli · 1567 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.147.1

This is a drawing of heavenly figures and clouds. The composition features winged figures among billowing clouds in a celestial setting. Below these figures, more angelic figures with large wings engage in gestures of communication near a classical architectural structure. A potted plant with flowers is present on the left side. The artwork uses intricate lines and shading to create texture and depth.
Cornelis Cort, The Annunciation, probably c. 1566, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1973.57.2

The Annunciation

Cornelis Cort · probably c. 1566 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1973.57.2

The image features a sprawling landscape with natural and architectural elements. In the foreground, a reclining nude figure rests beside a tree with intricate leaves. A dragon-like creature is beside her, while a jug emits light smoke nearby. In the background, there are medieval-style buildings, including a circular fortress and a detailed bridge over a river. The structures are set on rocky terrain, with swirling clouds in the sky above. Among the clouds, a mythological figure riding a lion is depicted. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of greyscale, typical of engraved works.
Cornelis Cort, Landscape with Roger Liberating Angelica, 1565, engraving on laid paper backed with heavy laid paper, Gift of Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel, 2000.7.11

Landscape with Roger Liberating Angelica

Cornelis Cort · 1565 · engraving on laid paper backed with heavy laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.7.11

The image shows an etching of wooden sailing ships on the water, with waves and additional ships in the distance. Above the ships, dynamic cloud formations swirl across the sky. One cloud formation resembles a chariot led by horses emerging from a radiant figure in the sky. The etching exhibits detailed line work and cross-hatching for texture on both the sea and sky. The color palette is limited to black and white, emphasizing contrasts and creating a dramatic composition.
Cornelis Cort, Hieronymus Cock, Two Galleys behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaethon and Jupiter in the Sky, 1565, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.8

Two Galleys behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaethon and Jupiter in the Sky

Cornelis Cort, Hieronymus Cock · 1565 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1951.10.8

The artwork shows a landscape with a reclining figure near a tree, a dragon-like creature, ruins, a fortified structure, a river flowing under an arched bridge, and architectural elements on the horizon. The sky is filled with swirling clouds, and an armored figure rides a lion. The engraving features fine lines and intricate details, with a grayscale color palette creating contrast through light and shadow.
Cornelis Cort, Landscape with Roger Liberating Angelica, 1565, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.29.1

Landscape with Roger Liberating Angelica

Cornelis Cort · 1565 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1981.29.1