Johann Brandon

Dutch, 1660 - c. 1716

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The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman facing slightly to the right. Her facial features include a softly rounded face, delicate eyebrows, and a serene expression. She has styled hair in an elaborate updo with cascading curls, adorned with strands of pearls. She wears a detailed gown with a low neckline, edged with lace, and a brocade-like texture. Draped fabric and embellishments further define her attire. She wears a pearl necklace and a long, single-drop earring. The frame surrounding her is intricate with a garland of flowers and acorns intertwined with ribbons. Crowns are depicted at the top corners of the frame, with a scroll at the bottom containing inscriptions. The portrait is set against a subtle background.
Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Arnout Leers I, Queen Mary II, 1694, etching with engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.197.2

Queen Mary II

Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Arnout Leers I · 1694 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.197.2

The image depicts a man from the waist up, with his body facing slightly right and his head turned towards the viewer. He has distinct facial features and long, curly hair. The man wears an ornate garment with a decorative collar, sash, and a draped coat with intricate patterns. The background is textured but neutral, and there is a detailed border with floral motifs, leaves, and crests. There is also a banner with text at the bottom of the image.
Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Arnout Leers I, King William III, 1694, etching with engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.197.1

King William III

Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Arnout Leers I · 1694 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.197.1

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Komste van Zyne Majesteit Willem III, Koning von Groot Britanje, enz. in Holland; ofte Omstandelyke Beschryving van alles, het welke op des zelfs komste en geduurende Zyn verblyf...is opgerecht en voorgevallen

Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Romeyn de Hooghe, Govaert Bidloo · 1691 · bound volume with engraved portrait of William of Orange after Johann Brandon by Pieter Stevens van Gunst and 15 etchings by Romeyn de Hooghe (allegorical frontispiece, 11 double-page, and 3 full-page) and woodcut decorati ·  Accession ID  1999.22.1