Otto van Veen

Vaenius, Otto van

Flemish, 1556 - 1629

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The image shows a man in a bust-length portrait in a three-quarter view, facing slightly left. The man has a beard, mustache, short hair swept back, and is wearing detailed, collared attire with a ruffled collar peeking over a dark garment. He holds a baton over his shoulder with one visible hand. In the background, there is an archway and a floral design with long leaves and blossoms. The setting is enclosed in an oval border with an inscription in Latin below the portrait.
Pieter de Jode II, Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, 1638/1644, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.455

Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

Pieter de Jode II · 1638/1644 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.455

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man facing slightly left. He has a distinct facial appearance with a well-groomed mustache and neatly trimmed beard. His hair is styled back, revealing a high forehead. He is wearing an elaborate outfit with a lace collar and a richly patterned cloak. The man holds an ornate sword in his right hand, with an intricate hilt visible. The background includes architectural elements like columns, creating a grand setting. The scene is rendered in a black and white etching style.
Pieter de Jode II, Ernest, Archduke of Austria, 1638/1644, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.435

Ernest, Archduke of Austria

Pieter de Jode II · 1638/1644 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.435

The engraving shows two full-length figures standing side by side. The man on the left has one hand on his hip and the other resting on a sword. He wears an elaborate feathered hat, a detailed doublet, a pleated skirt-like armor piece, and leg armor. Next to him is a depiction of a helmet and gauntlets on the ground. The woman on the right stands with her body slightly turned towards the man, holding her cloak. She has a high, styled hairstyle and a large ruffled collar. Her gown is decorated with intricate patterns and embroidery, with long sleeves and ornate cuffs. She wears a pendant around her neck. Both individuals stand against a backdrop of draped fabric, with coats of arms displayed above each person.
Hans Collaert the Younger, Hans Woutneel, Archduke Albert and Isabella Clara Eugenie of Austria, c. 1600, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.12

Archduke Albert and Isabella Clara Eugenie of Austria

Hans Collaert the Younger, Hans Woutneel · c. 1600 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.12