Jan’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Betrayal of Christ, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Resurrection, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Agony in the Garden, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Crucifixion, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Last Supper, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Agony in the Garden, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Christ Disrobed by the Soldiers, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Christ in Limbo, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Last Supper, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Arrest of Christ, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Flagellation, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Lamentation, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Carrying of the Cross, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Betrayal of Christ, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Ecce Homo, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Title Page, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Arrest of Christ, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Crowning with Thorns, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Flagellation, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Carrying of the Cross, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)