Jaspar Isacsz

Isaac, Jaspar
Isac, Jaspar

Dutch, c. 1585-1654

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The engraving shows a woman kneeling in prayer. She is facing a small stand with an open book, potentially a religious text. The woman has a serene expression with delicate features and a distinctive hairstyle. She wears an intricate gown with puffed sleeves and a detailed pattern, likely signifying a garment of high status. She has a pearl necklace around her neck. Above the bookstand, a celestial scene features a figure resembling the Virgin Mary holding an infant Jesus surrounded by clouds. The background includes columns, an arched window, and French text at the bottom.
Jaspar Isacsz, The Virgin Appearing to a Lady Penitent, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.59

The Virgin Appearing to a Lady Penitent

Jaspar Isacsz · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.59

The image is an engraving of an elderly man with a prominent nose, deeply set eyes, and a full beard. He is wearing a cap, a coat with a wide collar, and a tunic with vertical pleats. In the background is an oval frame with the words "STEPH PASCHASIVS REGIARVM PATRONVS" around it. The oval has cross-hatching inside and etched patterns outside. At the bottom, there is a decorative scroll with a textual inscription.
Jaspar Isacsz, Stephen Paschasius, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.964

Stephen Paschasius

Jaspar Isacsz · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.964

The image shows a seated man from the waist up. He has pronounced facial features, including defined cheekbones, a long, narrow nose, short dark hair combed back, a trimmed beard, and wears a dark formal garment with a narrow pleated collar fastened with buttons and a bow around his waist. In the background, there is a shield-like emblem with symbols near his head. The text on the image identifies him as "Iean Besly" and includes the date "1861" at the bottom.
Charles Meryon, Jean Besly, 1861, etching on D&C Blauw laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6182

Jean Besly

Charles Meryon · 1861 · etching on D&C Blauw laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6182