Pieter Isaacz

Danish, 1569 - 1625

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The image depicts a man from the waist up, slightly turned to one side while facing forward. He has a full beard and mustache, with neatly combed back hair. He is wearing a ruffled lace collar around his neck, an ornate doublet with intricate lace and embroidery, and elegant sleeves. He has a sash crossing his torso and is holding a baton in one hand. Beside him, there is a helmet with plumes and a crown. The background includes heavy drapery and architectural elements.
Jan Muller, Christian IV of Denmark, 1625, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.303

Christian IV of Denmark

Jan Muller · 1625 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.303

The image depicts the upper half of a young person's body in portrait view. The person is posed looking directly at the viewer with slightly angled body. They have short, lightly wavy hair and a smooth facial expression. They wear an elaborate outfit with a lace collar and decorative elements. The person holds an object in their right hand near their chest. In the background, there is an oval frame surrounding the portrait with text overlay outside the main image.
Adriaen Matham, Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV, 1615, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.308

Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV

Adriaen Matham · 1615 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1950.14.308

The engraving displays a portrait within an ornate architectural framework. The central figure faces slightly to the right, with a beard and curly hair mostly covered by a collar. The attire is elaborate with a high ruff and patterned fabric typical of the 17th or early 18th century. Surrounding him are sculptural figures posed with cadavers, classical figures, and cherubs. Above the portrait, a female figure holds scythes. The background features intricate entablature and pediments with Latin inscriptions. Classical architectural elements and allegorical emblems adorn the scene.
Jan Pietersz Saenredam, Hans van Aachen, 1601, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1972.33.12

Hans van Aachen

Jan Pietersz Saenredam · 1601 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1972.33.12

The image shows a portrait of a man facing forward but slightly turned to the side. His pose is upright with his head turned slightly towards his left shoulder. He has a distinctive facial appearance characterized by a prominent high forehead, arched eyebrows, and deep-set eyes. He has a full beard and a well-groomed mustache that curves upwards. His hair is short with a noticeable central peak. The man is wearing an ornate jacket with a high, ruffled collar and elaborate embroidery, fastened with buttons down the front. The background features a patterned design forming an oval frame, with text written around it.
Jacob Matham, Franciscus de Mendosa, 1600, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.902

Franciscus de Mendosa

Jacob Matham · 1600 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.902