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Roelant Savery
Roelant Savery: A Flemish Master in the Dutch Golden Age Born in Kortrijk, Belgium, around 1576 and tragically dying in Utrecht in 1639, Roelant Savery – often referred to as “de Savery” or simply Savery – stands as a compelling figure within the vibrant tapestry of the Dutch Golden Age. His life was one shaped by religious upheaval, artistic apprenticeship, and a remarkable ability to blend Flemish tradition with burgeoning Mannerist
influences. More than just a painter, Savery became renowned for his distinctive illustrations, most notably his captivating depictions of the extinct dodo bird – images that continue to fascinate and inform our understanding of this unique period in art history. Savery’s early life was profoundly impacted by the religious tensions of the time. Belonging to an Anabaptist family, he experienced the forced migration from Flanders to Haa…
