Karel van Mallery

Dutch, 1571 - 1635

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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 features a detailed engraving of a man's bust, shown from the shoulders up. The man faces slightly to his left, with his gaze forward. He has a defined facial structure, a mustache, and a beard. His hair is neatly combed and slightly wavy. He is wearing an ornate royal garment with intricate patterns and embellishments on the collar and fabric. The outfit includes a decorated doublet with designs on the shoulders, chest, and arms. The background has a textured, engraved pattern with an oval frame around the man. Text around the oval states his name and titles. Below, a French inscription in elegant script adds to the sophisticated presentation.
Karel van Mallery, James I, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.950

James I

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.950

The image is a portrait engraving of a man facing slightly to the right. He has a broad mustache, neatly trimmed beard, wavy hair, and is wearing an ornate outfit from the early 17th century. The outfit features decorative patterns and elements suggesting high status. The portrait is within an oval frame with inscription along the edges and text below. The background is a simple textured surface.
Karel van Mallery, James I, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.949

James I

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.949

The image displays a full-body portrait of a young child in an ornate frame with draped fabric. The child has a round face, closed lips, and short hair under a decorative hat. They wear a luxurious outfit with a fur-trimmed coat, patterned sleeves, and a detailed dress. The child's hands rest on a cushion and a tassel-like object. The background features heavy, gathered fabric, with coats of arms at the top of the frame and an inscription at the bottom.
Karel van Mallery, Louis XIII, King of France, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.795

Louis XIII, King of France

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.795

The image shows a bust portrait of a man in an ornate oval frame. The man is depicted facing forward with his body slightly turned to the left. He has a mustache, a small beard, and neatly groomed hair. He wears a high-collared shirt, a vest, and a coat. The background consists of coat of arms and inscriptions. There is a Latin inscription above the portrait and additional text below the frame. The design includes heraldic symbols.
Karel van Mallery, William Barclay, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.181

William Barclay

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.181

The image features a detailed black and white etching of a bust portrait of a man. The man's upper body is shown facing forward and slightly turned to his right. He has a high forehead with receding hairline, prominent eyebrows, sharp eyes, a long pointed mustache with a small goatee, and drawn back hair. He is dressed in formal attire, likely historical or scholarly. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The portrait is encased in an ornate oval frame with heraldic symbols on both sides and Latin text above and below. The background has an intricately designed border with coats of arms and patterns, emphasizing a sense of prestige and nobility.
Karel van Mallery, William Barclay, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.180

William Barclay

Karel van Mallery · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.180

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is positioned slightly angled to the viewer, with her face turned towards the front. Her expression is neutral, with fine eyebrows, a straight nose, and closed lips. Her hair is styled in an elaborate high updo, adorned with decorative elements or fabric. The woman is wearing ornate clothing with intricate patterns and embellishments, including a large lace ruff around her neck and a necklace with a large pendant. The background of the portrait is a simple, textured backdrop.
Paul de la Honne, Isabella Clara Eugenie of Austria, Spain and Countess of Flanders, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.697

Isabella Clara Eugenie of Austria, Spain and Countess of Flanders

Paul de la Honne · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.697

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Emperor Justinian Receiving the First Imported Silkworm Eggs from Nestorian Monks

Karel van Mallery · c. 1595; published after 1721 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2026.43.7

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The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms

Karel van Mallery · c. 1595; published after 1721 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2026.43.10

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The Silkworm Eggs Spread out on Shelves

Karel van Mallery · c. 1595; published after 1721 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2026.43.9