Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-141
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Homer** *Jan van der Straet called Stradanus (Flemish, 1523–1605), ca. 1600* *Drawing; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through gift of donors* This evocative drawing, titled *Homer*, captures the ancient Greek poet, created late in the career of Flemish artist Jan van deret, known as Stradanus. Born in Bruges, Stradanus spent much of his professional life in Italy, particularly Florence, where he served the Medici court. Renowned for his intricate designs for prints, tapestries, andes, he embodied the elegant, exaggerated forms of Mannerism—a stylistic bridge between th...