Mätthaus’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.
The Rich Son Refusing to Help his Poor Parents
Mätthaus Merian (Swiss, 1621–1687) after Claes Jansz. Visscher (Netherlandish, c. 1550–c. 1612)
Seated Male Nude (recto); Sketches of Hand and Boy'd Head (verso)
School of Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) or possibly Jacob Adriaenzoon de Backer (Dutch, 1608-1651) or Matthäus Merian, the Younger (Swiss, 1621-1687) or in the Style of Govert Flinck (Dutch, 1615-1660)
The Guardhouse
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610-1690)
Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528–1588)
Saint Christopher
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503
Armor for Field and Tournament
Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger, after German, Augsburg, active 1502-1542
The Music Lesson
Gerard ter Borch the Younger (Dutch, 1617-1681)
The Betrayal, from The Passion
Marie de’ Medici
Frans Pourbus the Younger (Flemish, 1569-1622)
The Abduction of Europa
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After artist unknown (Venetian, active 16th century)
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After Titian (Italian, c. 1488–1576)
Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy
Hendrick van Steenwijck the Younger (Flemish, c. 1580-1640)
Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book
Bartholomäus Bruyn the Younger (German, c. 1493-after 1553)
The Crucifixion, from The Passion
The Lamentation, from The Passion
The Cardinal
Hans Holbein, the younger German, 1497-1543
Ornament With Flower and Eight Wild Folk
The Flagellation, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem, the younger German, c. 1440/45-1503
St. Anthony
Ornamental Panel With Two Lovers