Hell (1686) Jonas Suyderhoef
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Hell is a notable 17th-century etching and engraving by the Dutch printmaker Jonas Suyderhoef, executed after a master composition by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. While the year 1686 is often associated with the print in online archives, it actually denotes the year of Suyderhoef's death in Haarlem, marking the final possible date for the print's production during his lifetime (estimated between 1630 and 1686). [1]
Artwork Overview
- Artist: Jonas Suyderhoef (Dutch, ca. 1613–1686).
- After Painting By: Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640).
- Medium: Etching and engraving on hand-laid paper.
- Subject Matter: A chaotic, dynamic scene depicting demons, devils, and mythological beasts dragging the damned into the depths of hell.
- Composition Origin: This print closely relates to Rubens' monumental masterpiece, The Fall of the Damned (or The Descent into Hell), for which Suyderhoef famously engraved the detailed lower plates. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Permanent Collections
You can find impressions of this work preserved in prominent cultural institutions, including:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)
- The Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam
Product features
- 100% ring-spun cotton (lightweight 153 g/m²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Tubular knit construction — no side seams for a smooth silhouette
- Ribbed, elastic collar with shoulder tape to prevent stretching
- DTG/DTF printed artwork and inner neck label for crisp detail
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified and EU 2-year warranty
Care instructions
- Do not dryclean
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors