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Otto van Veen

    January 1, 1556 – May 6, 1629

    Otto van Veen was a humanist artist renowned as a painter and draughtsman. He ran a significant studio that produced numerous works of art and literary contributions, notably emblem books. His education as a humanist deeply influenced his artistic approach, a quality he imparted to his students, including the young Peter Paul Rubens. Van Veen's legacy lies in his classically educated artistic perspective and its lasting impact on subsequent generations of artists.

    Quinti Horati Flacci Emblemata
    Amorum emblemata, figuris Aeneis incisa