Gedicht op Karel van Mander 1657

This poem, "Gedicht op Karel van Mander," was written by Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel in 1657. It pays tribute to Karel van Mander, a 16th-century painter, poet, and art historian. The poem is written in Dutch and printed on a single sheet of paper. It highlights van Mander's accomplishments as a painter and writer, particularly his famous book, "Het Schilder-boeck," which documented the history of Dutch painting. The poem is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. This work demonstrates Vondel's skill as a poet and his admiration for Van Mander, a key figure in the development of Dutch art history.