Lucas Emil Vorsterman

Vorsterman I, Lucas
Vosterman I, Lucas

Flemish, 1595 - 1675

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The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint, displaying the terrain extending into the distance. The horizon is high in the composition with a village consisting of small buildings and trees. The sky has fine lines indicating movement, potentially rain, blending into detailed, swirling clouds. In the foreground, there is a dirt path surrounded by rocks and tall grass. The background displays hills with trees, leading to the horizon. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette of browns and grays.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Frans van den Wyngaerde, Rainy Landscape, 1636/1669, etching and engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.42

Rainy Landscape

Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Frans van den Wyngaerde · 1636/1669 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.42

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated position looking across a countryside scene. The horizon, about one-third from the top of the image, is defined by a line of trees and a distant settlement that includes a church-like structure with a spire. Fine, diagonal lines across the sky suggest rain, with a contrast between the cloudy sky and the rain-covered area. The technique uses delicate hatching and cross-hatching brushstrokes throughout, creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia or dark brown ink on a lighter background. Closest to us, a rugged, rocky terrain with a path is bordered by trees on the right. In the distance, there are rolling terrain and wooded areas.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Frans van den Wyngaerde, Rainy Landscape, 1636/1669, etching and engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.55.43

Rainy Landscape

Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Frans van den Wyngaerde · 1636/1669 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.55.43

The image shows three men's upper bodies. The central figure is seated with his head tilted slightly downward. He has long hair and a beard and wears a crown of thorns. He appears serene. On either side are two men, one wearing a robe and gesturing, the other in armor and a helmet, holding a stick. A radiant light emanates from the central man's head. The background is dark, and there is Latin text at the bottom of the image.
Sir Anthony van Dyck, Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Christ Crowned with Thorns, probably 1630, etching and engraving, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.252

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Sir Anthony van Dyck, Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1630 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1946.9.252

The image shows three figures from the waist up. The central figure is seated with shoulders exposed, head slightly tilted and downward, wearing a crown of thorns, with light radiating behind their head. He has curly hair and a beard, with a somber facial expression. The figure on the left is looking up at the central figure, with curly hair and facial hair, wearing layered garments and a cloak. A third figure is slightly behind them, wearing a helmet. Both figures on the left hold wooden staffs. The background is dark, and there's Latin text along the bottom edge of the image.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Sir Anthony van Dyck, Christ Crowned with Thorns, probably 1630, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.14.67

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Sir Anthony van Dyck · probably 1630 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1944.14.67

The image is an engraving featuring an elderly man and a woman. The man is on the left, touching the woman's shoulder. He has a long beard, a cap, and wrinkles. The woman has wavy hair, wearing a dress with a fur collar. The background is dark with a human skull placed on a shelf in the lower right corner.
Sir Anthony van Dyck, Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Titian and His Mistress, probably 1630, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.14.68

Titian and His Mistress

Sir Anthony van Dyck, Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1630 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1944.14.68

This drawing features a knight on horseback battling a dragon. The scene shows a figure in armor on a horse fighting a dragon with a lance. Background elements include foliage, trees, and rocks. In the corner, another figure watches. The style appears to be that of an engraving with detailed linework, highlighting movement and tension in the battle.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Saint George and the Dragon, 1627, engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2022.61.1

Saint George and the Dragon

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · 1627 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.61.1

Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Jan van Mildert, probably 1626/1641, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.26

Jan van Mildert

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1626/1641 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.17.26

The image shows a man from the waist up, with his body slightly turned to the right and his head looking back over his left shoulder towards the viewer. He has angular facial features, a prominent nose, short wavy hair, and a serious expression. The man is wearing a loose, voluminous historical garment with intricate drapery and layers, including a high collar. In his right hand, he holds a string of beads against his torso, while his left hand is partly visible. The background has a finely etched texture, emphasizing the man in the composition.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Orazio Gentileschi, probably 1626/1641, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8283

Orazio Gentileschi

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1626/1641 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8283

The image is a portrait engraving of a man identified as Carolus de Mallery. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with defined facial features, a short beard, mustache, and medium-length wavy hair. He is wearing a garment with a large ruffled collar, and his right arm is crossed in front of him, holding onto draped fabric. His expression is contemplative as he looks into the distance. There is no visible jewelry, and his left hand is resting on the fabric. The background consists of crosshatched lines and an architectural element, possibly a column, is visible to his right.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Karel de Mallery, probably 1626/1641, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.24

Karel de Mallery

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1626/1641 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.17.24

The image shows a man from the waist up, seated with his body slightly turned to his left and his head facing forward. He has wavy hair, a mustache, and a pointed beard, with distinct facial features including a serene expression. The man is wearing a high-collared garment with a large, ruffled collar and voluminous sleeves. His left hand is resting on his lap. The background consists of a vertically lined texture.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Pieter de Jode the Elder, probably 1626/1641, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.28

Pieter de Jode the Elder

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · probably 1626/1641 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.17.28