Marcus Gerards

(1519–1590) Flemish printmaker, painter and draughtsman

Marcus Gerards (1519–1590) is listed in the catalogue as a painter, a printmaker, and a draughtsman. By year of birth, Marcus Gerards belongs to the chapter ‘Mannerism’ in this site’s history of art.

Marcus Gerards was born in Bruges and died in London. Marcus Gerards worked in Bruges, London, Antwerp, and London. The students included Melchior d'Assoneville.

The catalogue has 16 works by Marcus Gerards with free images. The dated works span the years 1534–1596. Works by Marcus Gerards are held by several collections, among them Marquess of Salisbury collection, Royal Collections of the Netherlands, Aartsbisschoppelijk Museum, and Blair Castle.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Hieronymus Cock, Tintoretto, Mayken Verhulst, Anthonis Mor, and Pieter Huys.

• Mannerism