Philips’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.

Judith Slaying Holofernes, plate six from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

Judith Displaying Holofernes's Head to the People of Bethulia, plate seven from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, plate one from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

Judith Addressing the Elders of Bethulia, plate three from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

Judith Presented to Holofernes, plate five from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

The Discovery of Holofernes's Corpse, plate eight from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

Judith Preparing Herself to Leave for the Enemies' Camp, plate four from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

The Israelites Finding Achior Tied to a Tree, plate two from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)

The Triumph of Time
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Pieter Bruegel, the elder (Flemish, c. 1525–1569)

The Trinity
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Maarten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603)

Abraham’s Sacrifice
Philips Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Frans Floris I (Netherlandish, 1519/20–1570)

Ver, from Four Seasons
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Maerten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603)

Aestas, from Four Seasons
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Maerten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603)

Autumnus, from Four Seasons
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Maerten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603)

Hyems, from Four Seasons
Philip Galle (Flemish, 1537–1612) after Maerten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603)

Air, from The Four Elements
Philips Galle Flemish, 1537–1612

Fire, from The Four Elements
Philips Galle Flemish, 1537–1612

Water, from The Four Elements
Philips Galle Flemish, 1537–1612

Ops, from The Occupations
Philip Galle Flemish, 1537–1612

Pales, from The Occupations
Philip Galle Flemish, 1537–1612