Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer (1523–1605)

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A man influenced by the devil to deprive his three daughters of an adequate dowry so that they must stay at home clothmaking. Engraving by T. Galle after J. Stradanus (Van der Straet), ca. 1600.

Men working at a printing press, proofing copy, inking, and setting type. Wood engraving. 18--, after Stradanus, ca.1580.

The prophet Elisha, inspired by the music of a minstrel, tells the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom that their lands will be irrigated without the aid of rain or wind. Engraving after Jan van der Straet.

Death visits the paupers' house. Engraving by Johan Sadeler after Jan van der Straet.

Hunting: dogs chase hares towards pens while hunters on horseback look on. Engraving by Philipps Galle after J. Stradanus.

Men on horseback are goring bulls with spears, crowds of people are watching from the sidelines. Engraving after Jan van der Straet.

The preparation of the medicine guaiacum from a tree (right), and a man in bed suffering from syphilis, drinking a decoction of the medicine (left). Line engraving by P. Galle after J. van der Straet.

A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

John the Baptist receiving his first bath, Elizabeth is recovering in bed while Zacharias is recording the childs name. Engraving after J. van der Straet.

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Straet, Jan van der, 1523-1605

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Men on horseback are goring bulls with spears, crowds of people are watching from the sidelines. Engraving after Jan van der Straet.

A man influenced by the devil to deprive his three daughters of an adequate dowry so that they must stay at home clothmaking. Engraving by T. Galle after J. Stradanus (Van der Straet), ca. 1600.

The preparation of the medicine guaiacum from a tree (right), and a man in bed suffering from syphilis, drinking a decoction of the medicine (left). Line engraving by P. Galle after J. van der Straet.

A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

John the Baptist receiving his first bath, Elizabeth is recovering in bed while Zacharias is recording the childs name. Engraving after J. van der Straet.