Cornelis Claesz — Printers' Devices

The golden calf on pedestal or altar with cherub, branches, and banderole with inscription

1596×1

Also used by: Willem Andriesz, Isaac Willemsz van der Beeck, Zacharias Cornelisz, Jan Jansz (I) Deutel, Henrick Lodewijcxsoon van Haestens, Anthony Jansz Tongerloo

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The golden calf on pedestal or altar with cherub, branches, and banderole with inscription

11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

25G3(OLIVE-TREE)(+22) trees: olive-tree (+ branch, stick)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

47I2113(+91) calf (+ animals used symbolically)

48A9823 ornament ~ hybrid beings; human and animal forms mixed

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48C24 piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture

48C244 pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

71E135 the adoration of the golden calf ~ Aaron (Exodus 32:1-19)

86(HET KALF IS AANBEDEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (HET KALF IS AANBEDEN.)

Two children holding an open book, bible; Jahweh-tetragram; banderole

1602×1

Also used by: Henricus Goddaeus, François van Hoogstraeten, Aert Meuris, Jacob Cornelissz Vennecool

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Two children holding an open book, bible; Jahweh-tetragram; banderole

11C13 tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

11Q511 the Bible as a book

22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things

31D112(+89) child (+ nude human being)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

86(ONDERZOEKT DE SCHRIFTEN WAAR ZIJ VAN MIJ GETUIGEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ONDERZOEKT DE SCHRIFTEN WAAR ZIJ VAN MIJ GETUIGEN.)

86(AL WAT NAMELIJK TE VOREN GESCHREVEN IS, WERD TOT ONS ONDERRICHT GESCHREVEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (AL WAT NAMELIJK TE VOREN GESCHREVEN IS, WERD TOT ONS ONDERRICHT GESCHREVEN.)

The book with the seven seals is held by the lion of Juda, standing on its hind legs

1607×1

Also used by: Abraham Canin, Isaac Jansz Canin, Jacob Canin, Jan (I) Canin, Thomas Willemsz van Orten, Anonymous

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The book with the seven seals is held by the lion of Juda, standing on its hind legs

25F23(LION)(+1) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animals used symbolically)

25F23(LION)(+5245) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal(s) holding something)

25F23(LION)(+561) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal(s) standing on the hind legs)

25F23(LION)(+57321) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal with tongue stuck out)

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

71D24311 the lion of Judah

73G212(+0) the book with the seven seals enthroned ~ Revelation of John (+ variant)

86(ZIE, DE LEEUW UIT DEN STAM JUDA, DE WORTEL DAVIDS, HEEFT OVERWONNEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ZIE, DE LEEUW UIT DEN STAM JUDA, DE WORTEL DAVIDS, HEEFT OVERWONNEN.)

Moses about to break the stone tablets; Joshua standing behind him; in the background the adoration of the golden calf

1588×2

Also used by: Jan Paets Jacobszoon, Anonymous

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Moses about to break the stone tablets; Joshua standing behind him; in the background the adoration of the golden calf

25H11 mountains

31A2741 throwing something

41A1911 tent-camp

45C221 helmet

47I2113(+91) calf (+ animals used symbolically)

48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture

48C24 piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture

49L8 inscription

71E1353 adoration of the golden calf (which may be standing on a pillar, and is sometimes depicted as a dragon)

71E13541 on seeing the idolaters Moses breaks the tables of the law

86(DE ZONDEN BREKEN GODS TAFELEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (DE ZONDEN BREKEN GODS TAFELEN.)

1584×2, 1586×1, 1591×1

The device of Jan (I) Canin in this period

Also used by: Jacob Adriaensz, Abraham Canin, Isaac Jansz Canin, Jan (I) Canin, Laurens Jacobsz, Gillis Pietersz, Anonymous, Anonymous

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The book with the seven seals is held by the lion of Juda, standing on its hind legs

25F23(LION)(+1) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animals used symbolically)

25F23(LION)(+5245) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal(s) holding something)

25F23(LION)(+561) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal(s) standing on the hind legs)

25F23(LION)(+57321) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animal with tongue stuck out)

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

71D24311 the lion of Judah

73G212(+0) the book with the seven seals enthroned ~ Revelation of John (+ variant)

86(ZIE, DE LEEUW UIT DEN STAM JUDA, DE WORTEL DAVIDS, HEEFT OVERWONNEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ZIE, DE LEEUW UIT DEN STAM JUDA, DE WORTEL DAVIDS, HEEFT OVERWONNEN.)

Open book, bible, with text; Jahweh-tetragram

1603×2

Also used by: Ulderick Balck, Jan Evertsz (I) Cloppenburgh, Jan Claesz van Dorp, Laurens Jacobsz

dpd_0471

Open book, bible, with text; Jahweh-tetragram

11C13 tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

11Q511 the Bible as a book

22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

49N21 lectern ~ reading

71E51(+0) Joshua communicating with God (in general) (+ variant)

73C74591 'You shall love the Lord ...' ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc.

86(DIT WETBOEK MAG NIET WIJKEN UIT UW MOND.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (DIT WETBOEK MAG NIET WIJKEN UIT UW MOND.)

86(GIJ ZULT DEN HERE, UW GOD, LIEFHEBBEN MET GEHEEL UW HART EN GEHEEL UW VERSTAND. DIT IS HET GROTE EN EERSTE GEBOD... ) proverbs, sayings, etc. (GIJ ZULT DEN HERE, UW GOD, LIEFHEBBEN MET GEHEEL UW HART EN GEHEEL UW VERSTAND. DIT IS HET GROTE EN EERSTE GEBOD... )

The mote and the beam in the eye: two standing men, one pointing towards the head of the other; frame decorated with two putti, cornucopiae, birds, lion's head and mascaron

1596×1

Also used by: Jan Evertsz (I) Cloppenburgh, Laurens Jacobsz, Ambrosius Jansz, Jacob de Meester, Passchier (I) van Wesbusch

dpd_0496

The mote and the beam in the eye: two standing men, one pointing towards the head of the other; frame decorated with two putti, cornucopiae, birds, lion's head and mascaron

25F33(+151) predatory birds (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

31A235 sitting figure

31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating

31D14(+72) adult man (+ two persons)

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

73C74511 the mote and the beam in the eye ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc. (Matthew 7:4; Luke 6:42)

92B11221 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

86(HUICHELAAR, DOE EERST DE BALK UIT UW OOG WEG.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (HUICHELAAR, DOE EERST DE BALK UIT UW OOG WEG.)

The journey to Emmaus: the two men meet Christ; frame decorated with two putti, cornucopiae, birds, lion's head and mascaron

1594×1, 1595×1, 1597×1

Also used by: Jacob de Meester

dpd_0498

The journey to Emmaus: the two men meet Christ; frame decorated with two putti, cornucopiae, birds, lion's head and mascaron

22C311 nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things

25F33(+151) predatory birds (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

31A235 sitting figure

31A2711 walking

33A35 conversation, dialogue; conversation piece

41D263 walking-stick, staff, cane

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

73E341 Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

92B11221 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

86(WANT WAAR TWEE OF DRIE VERGADERD ZIJN IN MIJN NAAM, DAAR BEN IK IN HUN MIDDEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (WANT WAAR TWEE OF DRIE VERGADERD ZIJN IN MIJN NAAM, DAAR BEN IK IN HUN MIDDEN.)

Moses taking off his sandals in front of the burning bush, above which a Jawheh-tetragram appears; frame decorated with putti and birds

1597×2

The device of Peeter Verhaghen in this period

Also used by: Jasper (I) Troyen, Peeter Verhaghen, Andries Verschout

dpd_0520

Moses taking off his sandals in front of the burning bush, above which a Jawheh-tetragram appears; frame decorated with putti and birds

11C13 tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

21C fire (one of the four elements)

22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things

25F33(+151) predatory birds (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

25G31 shrubs

25H11 mountains

26A clouds

31A235 sitting figure

31A2351 sitting on the ground

31A553 putting on (tying) or taking off (untying) sandals or shoes

41B4 on fire, ablaze

47I213 sheep

47I221 herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.

47I2213 shepherd's crook

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

71E11421 Moses taking off his sandals

92B11221 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

86(LAAT IK TOCH DAT WONDERE VERSCHIJNSEL GAAN BEZIEN, WAAROM DE BRAAMSTRUIK NIET VERBRANDT.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (LAAT IK TOCH DAT WONDERE VERSCHIJNSEL GAAN BEZIEN, WAAROM DE BRAAMSTRUIK NIET VERBRANDT.)

Sun represented as a face; frame decorated with cherub and festoons

1608×1

The device of Jan Claesz van Dorp in this period

Also used by: Jan Claesz van Dorp, heirs of Jacobus Heeneman

dpd_0524

Sun represented as a face; frame decorated with cherub and festoons

11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

24A6 sun represented as face, wheel, etc.

41A421 curtains

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98311 foliage ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48A9856 ornament derived from architectural details

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

48C164 constructive (architectural) parts ~ human beings

49L8 inscription

71X1(Ps. 97:11)4 the book of Psalms (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE) - the book of Psalms ~ other scenes

86(LUX ORTA EST IUSTO.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (LUX ORTA EST IUSTO.)

Three men at work in a printing office: one is rolling ink-balls, one is printing, one is type-setting; frame decorated with putti, festoons, cherub

1593×1, 1596×1, 1597×1

The device of Gillis Rooman in this period

Also used by: Willem Jansz Buys alias Gyse, Thomas Fonteyn, Joost Hartgersz, Adriaen (I) Roman, Gillis Rooman

dpd_0579

Three men at work in a printing office: one is rolling ink-balls, one is printing, one is type-setting; frame decorated with putti, festoons, cherub

11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

31D14 adult man

46C132(+0) riding on animal other than horse, ass, or mule (+ variant)

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

49M1 printing, printing office

49M11 printing press

49M12 persons ~ printing

49M122 type-setter

49M123 printer

49M14(INK-BALL) tools, implements of printer (INK-BALL)

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

86(IN HET ZWEET UWS AANSCHIJNS ZULT GIJ BROOD ETEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (IN HET ZWEET UWS AANSCHIJNS ZULT GIJ BROOD ETEN.)

David slings a stone at Goliath's forehead; landscape with a city and a camp with tents; frame decorated with women holding a palm-branch, mascarons, ribbons, festoons, vases

1582×2

Also used by: Jan Bouwensz, Jan Paets Jacobszoon

dpd_0853

David slings a stone at Goliath's forehead; landscape with a city and a camp with tents; frame decorated with women holding a palm-branch, mascarons, ribbons, festoons, vases

25D12 kinds of non-precious stone

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

25H11 mountains

25I12 prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city

31AA235 sitting figure - AA - female human figure

31D15(+53) adult woman (+ sitting)

45C11(SLING) casting weapons: sling

45C13(SWORD) hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

45C14(BATTLE-AXE) helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting) (BATTLE-AXE)

45C221 helmet

45C41 (military) camp with tents

47I2213 shepherd's crook

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A982 anthropomorphic ornament

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9833 flowers ~ ornament

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48A9851 ribbon, scroll, banderole ~ ornament

48A9854 vase ~ ornament

48A9861 scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

71H1442 David slings a stone at Goliath's forehead

86(HIJ HEEFT EEN KRACHTIG WERK GEDAAN DOOR ZIJN ARM; HIJ HEEFT VERSTROOID DE HOOGMOEDIGEN IN DE GEDACHTEN HUNNER HARTEN.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (HIJ HEEFT EEN KRACHTIG WERK GEDAAN DOOR ZIJN ARM; HIJ HEEFT VERSTROOID DE HOOGMOEDIGEN IN DE GEDACHTEN HUNNER HARTEN.)

The sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea; decorated frame, partly consisting of a banderole with inscription

1604×1

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The sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea; decorated frame, partly consisting of a banderole with inscription

24A sun as celestial body

25FF6 fabulous animals ~ fishes

25H23 sea (seascape)

26C32 storm at sea

26F1 good weather

26F2 bad weather

31A2735 being thrown

46C24(+63) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (+ under way, at sea (~ travelling))

46C298 damage (to a ship)

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

71V134 the sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea

71V22 after a three-day sojourn in the belly of the monster Jonah is cast on dry land; Jonah may be shown nude and bald-headed

86(GOD BEWAART IN NOOD) proverbs, sayings, etc. (GOD BEWAART IN NOOD)

[1590]×1

dpd_1096

City view of Amsterdam across the IJ

25H213 river

25I12 prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city

46C223 harbour

46C232 rowing-boat, canoe, etc.

46C24(+6) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (+ departure and arrival ~ traffic and transport)

49L8 inscription

61D(IJ) geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (IJ) (IJ)

61E(AMSTERDAM) names of cities and villages (AMSTERDAM)

86(AMSTERDAM) proverbs, sayings, etc. (AMSTERDAM)

86(HET IJ) proverbs, sayings, etc. (HET IJ)

A flounder (Dutch: 'bot'); frame decorated with vases, festoons and mascarons

1610×1

Also used by: Adriaen Jansz Bot, Jodocus (I) Hondius, Jan Jansz

dpd_1342

A flounder (Dutch: 'bot'); frame decorated with vases, festoons and mascarons

25F62(FLOUNDER) bony fishes (FLOUNDER)

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9854 vase ~ ornament

48A9861 scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

86(NE CONTRA FLUMINIS ICTUM) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NE CONTRA FLUMINIS ICTUM)

Two cupids with 'Hausmarke' with initials "I.L."

1608×1

dpd_1495

Two cupids with 'Hausmarke' with initials "I.L."

49L271 'huismerk', 'Hausmarke'

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Hand from the clouds holding compasses, encircled by an inscribed banderole, on a book; personifications of Labour (young man with agricultural attributes, and holding a branch) and Constancy (woman with a cross, her legs over a stone, also holding a branch)

1605×1

Also used by: Franciscus (II) Raphelengius

dpd_1857

Hand from the clouds holding compasses, encircled by an inscribed banderole, on a book; personifications of Labour (young man with agricultural attributes, and holding a branch) and Constancy (woman with a cross, her legs over a stone, also holding a branch)

11D12 the cross ~ symbols of Christ

25G3(+22) trees (+ branch, stick)

25H1124 boulder, stone

26A clouds

31A2245(+933) hand (+ holding something)

31B6211 looking upwards

31D14 adult man

46A170:5(+12) Labour❧Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ abstract concept represented by male figure)

47D8(HAMMER) tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: hammer

47I15(FLAIL) agricultural implements: flail

47I15(SICKLE) agricultural implements: sickle

47I15(SPADE) agricultural implements: spade

48C244(+0) pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm) (+ variant)

49D5111 compasses

49D5112 square (drawing-instrument)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

49M32 book

53A21(+11) Constancy, Tenacity; 'Costanza', 'Tenacità' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept represented by female figure)

53A21(+12) Constancy, Tenacity; 'Costanza', 'Tenacità' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept represented by male figure)

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Devices used (17)