New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Invention of Oil Painting, plate 14 1595 - 1605

"The Invention of Oil Painting," is plate 14 from the series *New Inventions of Modern Times* by Jan Collaert I, a Flemish artist. This engraving from 1595-1605 depicts a painter's workshop with various figures, including a painter creating a landscape scene, a woman posing for a portrait, and other artists working on their crafts. It illustrates the invention of oil painting and showcases the process, from grinding pigments to applying paint, and the importance of the invention to the artistic world. This artwork is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the techniques and practices of Renaissance art.