Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Dutch, 1589 - 1662

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The image shows several figures in a group. One central male figure is standing with his arms outstretched. A female figure is near him, slightly behind and to his left. On the far right, there is a smaller figure, likely a child. The central figure has distinctive facial features, is wearing a hat, loose-fitting clothes, and boots. Other figures around him also have visible facial lines, hats, and casual or rustic attire. The figures are on a simple background, enclosed within a border, against a beige matting background.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Old Man Pointing to the Left, 1780, aquatint and etching in gray and black, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.266

Old Man Pointing to the Left

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1780 · aquatint and etching in gray and black ·  Accession ID  1948.11.266

The image shows a detailed drawing of an ornate dining room interior. The room is decorated with elaborate furnishings, large chandeliers, garlands, and framed artwork. A long dining table with a patterned cloth is surrounded by intricately carved chairs. A dog is on the floor. Architectural details like crown moldings and relief sculptures adorn the ceiling and walls. The drawing is in black and white, highlighting its detailed linework.
Sir William Lower, Cornelis van Dalen I, Pierre Philippe, Theodor Matham, Adrian Vlacq, Relation en Forme de Journal du Voyage et Sejour que le Serenissime et Tres-Puissant Prince Charles II Roy De La Grand Bretagne, May 25 - June 2, 1660, bound volume with one engraved coat of arms on title, one engraved portrait and six double-page engraved illustrations, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2009.92.1

Relation en Forme de Journal du Voyage et Sejour que le Serenissime et Tres-Puissant Prince Charles II Roy De La Grand Bretagne

Sir William Lower, Cornelis van Dalen I, Pierre Philippe, Theodor Matham, Adrian Vlacq · May 25 - June 2, 1660 · bound volume with one engraved coat of arms on title, one engraved portrait and six double-page engraved illustrations ·  Accession ID  2009.92.1

The image is an engraving showing the upper half of a man's body. He is in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to his right and looking directly at the viewer. The man has a slightly receding hairline, short hair, a well-trimmed beard, and mustache. He has a serious and contemplative expression. He is wearing a dark cloak over a ruffled collar, holding a closed book in his left hand and resting his right hand on top of it. The background features an ornate oval frame with inscriptions and stylized embellishments.
Pieter de Jode I, William Teelinck, 1621, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1163

William Teelinck

Pieter de Jode I · 1621 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1163

The image features a half-body portrait of a person standing in a relaxed posture. The individual is holding a baton, with one hand on their hip. They have finely detailed facial features, a trimmed beard, and a mustache. The person is dressed in an elaborate, formal attire, including a large ruffled collar, a tall wide-brimmed hat with a feather, and draped fabric over one shoulder. A suit of armor is placed behind the individual. The background shows an architectural setting with archways leading to an exterior view where a few figures are conversing, and a dog is standing nearby.
Willem Jacobsz Delff, Jan Pietersz van de Venne, Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Nassau-Orange, 1618, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.43.1

Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Nassau-Orange

Willem Jacobsz Delff, Jan Pietersz van de Venne · 1618 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.43.1