Justus van Verus

Egmont, Justus van

Flemish, 1601 - 1674

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The image depicts a man in a head-and-shoulders portrait facing to his right. He has long, curly hair, prominent facial features, and a solemn expression. He wears a dark-colored coat with ornate detailing, a white cravat at his neck. The background is textured, with an oval and rectangle. Below the portrait is an inscription describing a historical event involving Algernon Sidney and a controversial verse.
John Baptist Jackson, Algernon Sidney, c. 1717-1780, chiaroscuro woodcut in tan, light brown, light gray, and dark gray, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1973.58.8

Algernon Sidney

John Baptist Jackson · c. 1717-1780 · chiaroscuro woodcut in tan, light brown, light gray, and dark gray ·  Accession ID  1973.58.8

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man in formal attire. He has long, slightly wavy hair, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a slightly parted mouth. The portrait is set within an oval frame with accompanying text below it. The background is a plain, neutral tone.
John Baptist Jackson, Algernon Sidney, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from four blocks in two shades of brown and two shades of gray on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.532

Algernon Sidney

John Baptist Jackson · · chiaroscuro woodcut printed from four blocks in two shades of brown and two shades of gray on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.532

The image shows a waist-up portrait of a man within a decorative frame. The man has long curly hair, a calm expression, and is wearing regal attire. The frame features elaborate carvings and crests, including cherubs, draped figures, helmets, and a coat of arms. The background includes Roman soldier busts holding shields, and a Latin inscription on a plinth below the portrait.
Robert Nanteuil, Charles-Emmanuel, Duc de Savoie, 1668, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6555

Charles-Emmanuel, Duc de Savoie

Robert Nanteuil · 1668 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6555

The image is an engraved portrait showing an upper body view of a man turned slightly to the left. The man's hair is long, wavy, and falls past his shoulders. He has a serious expression, pronounced cheekbones, a neatly trimmed mustache, and a pointed goatee. He is wearing formal armor with intricate detailing, including visible rivets and decorative patterns, along with a large white lace collar. The portrait is set within an oval frame. At the bottom is an ornate shield with various heraldic symbols, including a crescent moon. The background of the image is a simple lined pattern.
Robert Nanteuil, Marechal de La Meilleraye, 1662, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6485

Marechal de La Meilleraye

Robert Nanteuil · 1662 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6485

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the waist up. She is positioned facing slightly to the right, with her gaze directed towards the viewer. Her facial features include a rounded face, soft expression, and a small closed smile, with curly and voluminous hair styled elegantly, parted in the middle and decorated with a simple pearl earring dangling from her visible ear. She is adorned in a luxurious garment that drapes around her shoulders, featuring bows and layers that suggest opulence and sophistication. A single strand pearl necklace accentuates her neckline. The background is a finely detailed oval frame surrounding the portrait, set against a darker shaded area, featuring inscriptions within the inner circular border and additional text below.
Robert Nanteuil, Louis-Marie, Queen of Poland, 1653, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6564

Louis-Marie, Queen of Poland

Robert Nanteuil · 1653 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6564

The image features a three-quarter view portrait of a man from the waist up. The man is slightly facing to the left while looking directly at the viewer. He has long, curly hair, a mustache, and goatee. He is wearing an elaborate robe with embroidered details and a high collar. In his right hand, he holds a large scepter, and a sword is visible to his left. The background is detailed with symbolic elements like a crown above the portrait, shields, a lion, and celestial motifs in round frames on either side. There are emblems and a globe present, enhancing the intricate setting and symbolism surrounding the central figure.
Jeremias Falck, Louis XIII, in or after 1643, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.804

Louis XIII

Jeremias Falck · in or after 1643 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.804

The image depicts a portrait of a regal woman from the waist up. She has curly, shoulder-length hair and a calm expression, with distinctive eyebrows and partially closed lips. The woman is wearing a richly detailed garment with a lace collar and a fur-trimmed cape draped over her shoulders, adorned with pearls and embroidery. She wears a small crown on her head, indicating her royal status, and holds a fan in one hand. The background features an ornate frame with various elements, including a crown and floral motifs above her head, symbols in circular panels on either side, and additional ornamental objects such as a helmet, a sword, and branches. The lower edge of the frame includes an inscription referring to her as a queen.
Jeremias Falck, Anna Regina (Anne, Queen of France and Navarre), 1643, mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.32

Anna Regina (Anne, Queen of France and Navarre)

Jeremias Falck · 1643 · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1950.14.32

The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body, from the chest up. The individual is positioned slightly turned to the right, with their head facing forward and their gaze directed towards the left. They have wavy hair falling to their shoulders, along with refined features including eyebrows, a long nose, and slightly pursed lips. The person is dressed in formal clothing with a prominent collar, silky fabric, and a long chain with a large cross pendant around their neck. The portrait is framed in an oval frame with decorative elements including an ornamental crest with initials. The artwork is monochromatic with fine lines and shading typical of engraved portraiture.
Jean Morin, Armand de Bourbon-Conti, etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.25.8

Armand de Bourbon-Conti

Jean Morin · · etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1984.25.8