Notities over de prentmaker Hans Sebald Beham 1822 - 1880

This is a page of “Notes on the printmaker Hans Sebald Beham” sketched by Reinier Craeyvanger in the Netherlands in the 19th century. Craeyvanger, born in Utrecht, was well-known for genre scenes and historical paintings. This page seems to be research for a larger project. From the inscription we can see Craeyvanger was interested in the costumes of soldiers and cannons. This suggests a wider interest in military history, a topic that gained traction in the Netherlands after the Napoleonic wars. Artists and intellectuals reflected on the nation’s identity and its place in European power dynamics. The Rijksmuseum, established in 1800, played a significant role in shaping this national narrative, collecting and exhibiting art that celebrated Dutch history and culture. To fully understand Craeyvanger’s work, we might look at his other sketches and paintings. We could also dive into the archives of the Rijksmuseum to trace the collecting habits of the institution at the time.