Daniel Dumonstier

French, 1574 - 1646

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The image shows a portrait of a man positioned directly towards the viewer. He has a pointed mustache, a small goatee, curly hair falling around his shoulders, and sharp facial features. He is dressed in an elaborate garment with vertical stripes and a large ruffled collar typical of the period style. The background consists of a detailed oval frame enclosing the portrait, with the name "PIERRE DE MARCASSVS" inscribed below. The engraving style of the artwork adds a rich texture to both the subject and the surrounding space.
Michel Lasne, Pierre de Marcassus, probably c. 1656, engraving on laid paper; laid down, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.81

Pierre de Marcassus

Michel Lasne · probably c. 1656 · engraving on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1991.164.81

The image shows a bust portrait of a man, captured from the chest upward. The man is positioned slightly turned to his right, with his head slightly tilted back and eyes looking forward. He has a short, pointed beard and a mustache, with neatly styled back and slightly wavy hair. He wears an ornate garment with a high, wide collar and intricate patterns or embroidery. The portrait is in an oval frame with a detailed, lined background, and the name "IOANNES BARCLAIVS" is inscribed below. The surrounding area includes a decorative border, and the portrait is placed on a textured, aged-looking page with visible edge wear and faint text.
Anonymous Artist, John Barclay, published 1630, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.179

John Barclay

Anonymous Artist · published 1630 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.179

The image portrays a man in historical attire with distinctive facial features, seated and facing slightly to the left. He has an aged appearance, with short wavy hair, a full beard, and a prominent forehead. The man wears a garment with a high, wide collar and a detailed vest or jacket. In the upper left, there is a framed shield design and below the portrait, an ornate inscription plaque. The background is a textured surface that resembles an engraved print.
Léonard Gaultier, Nicolas Abraham de la Framboisiere, 1624, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.479

Nicolas Abraham de la Framboisiere

Léonard Gaultier · 1624 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.479

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has distinct features including defined eyebrows, prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, a pointed nose, and a mustache with a short-pointed beard. His hair is styled in curls framing his face. He is wearing a detailed garment with an elaborate ruffled collar. The background consists of horizontal lines, with accompanying text above and below the image.
Claude Mellan, John Barclay, published 1623, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.175

John Barclay

Claude Mellan · published 1623 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.175

In the image, there is a portrait of an older man depicted from the upper body up. He is facing slightly to the left with his head turned towards the viewer. His facial features include prominent eyebrows, a furrowed brow, a neatly trimmed beard, and grayish hair peeks out from under his cap. The man is wearing a cap with pointed sides, a ruffled collar, and a rich garment with textured fabric that appears to be fur-lined. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background of the portrait is a simple oval vignette bordered by a band featuring text. The style is detailed and meticulously rendered, emphasizing the subject's dignified appearance.
Léonard Gaultier, M. de Cheval, 1604, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.275

M. de Cheval

Léonard Gaultier · 1604 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.275

The image depicts a man's upper body with distinct facial features, deep-set eyes, a prominent brow, and a long beard. He is wearing a large angular hat and a robe-like garment with a high collar and visible buttons. The background is plain with subtle diagonal lines.
Claude Mellan, Nicolas Coeffeteau, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.33

Nicolas Coeffeteau

Claude Mellan · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.33

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man facing forward. He has a prominent brow, piercing eyes, a pointed beard with a mustache, and his hair is covered by a pointed cap. The man is wearing a robe with a wide collar and intricate button details, along with an elaborate necklace. The background features a textured pattern.
Michel Lasne, François La Rochefoucauld, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.65

François La Rochefoucauld

Michel Lasne · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.65

The image shows a portrait of an elderly man facing slightly to his left. He has a solemn expression with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, expressive eyes, and a beard covering his chin and cheeks. He wears an elaborate hat, possibly associated with ecclesiastical or scholarly attire. His attire includes a high ruffled collar, fur-lined cloak or robe, indicating a person of status. The background features an oval frame with inscriptions and shaded engravings, typical of historical portraiture.
Karel van Mallery, M. de Chalvel, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.276

M. de Chalvel

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.276

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the shoulders up. He faces the viewer while looking slightly to the left. The man has a defined face with a straight nose, deep-set eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He has dark, wavy hair styled back from his forehead and is dressed in formal attire with a lace ruff collar. The background is an intricately detailed oval frame with surrounding text "SPE SMEA COPTA FOVET" and additional text below the image. Fine line detailing is present outside the oval frame.
Thomas de Leu, Fouet, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.476

Fouet

Thomas de Leu · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.476