Nicolaes Lauwers

Flemish, 1600 - 1652

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The image shows a black and white etching of four individuals. There is a seated man on the left, with his upper body exposed, leaning on a chair and gesturing towards the table. Beside him, an older man leans forward holding a basket of fruit. In the center-back, a second seated man is viewed from behind, holding a cup. In front of him is a bird. To the right, a standing woman looks towards the group with her arm outstretched. The background features a wooden beam ceiling, a shelf with jugs, and a window with lattice-pane detailing.
Nicolaes Lauwers, Jupiter and Mercury Entertained by Philemon and Baucis, 1640s, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2015.92.2

Jupiter and Mercury Entertained by Philemon and Baucis

Nicolaes Lauwers · 1640s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.92.2
Several people are gathered in a group. At the center, a seated woman holds a small, unclothed child on her lap. Surrounding them are several men, some kneeling and others standing, adorned in elaborate garments with intricate detailing. The men have varied facial hair styles. A few figures wear jewelry. The individuals are depicted in poses of adoration or reverence towards the child. The setting is a rustic structure with wooden beams and a thatched roof. In the background, additional figures observe the scene. Dim lighting creates a dramatic contrast, highlighting the main figures in the foreground against the shadowy background with an arched stone opening and wooden stairs.
Nicolaes Lauwers, The Adoration of the Magi with Torches, engraving on laid paper, Gift of David P. Tunick, 2009.127.21

The Adoration of the Magi with Torches

Nicolaes Lauwers · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.127.21
The image shows four individuals, with their upper bodies and faces clearly visible. The central figure is seated upright, looking slightly upward with wide eyes. She has curly hair, mostly covered by a large, ornate turban or head wrap. Her attire is elaborate, with a patterned dress featuring a low neckline and a decorative, circular brooch at the chest. To her left, a figure with feathered wings plays a wind instrument while glancing towards her. This figure also has short, curly hair and wears draped fabric. On her right, another winged figure leans in closely with curly hair and holds a lute or similar stringed instrument. A fourth person peers over the central figure's shoulder, looking towards the music book held open on the table. The background is a draped curtain, with the entire scene lit in a chiaroscuro effect, casting deep shadows and highlighting the figures and the objects around them, such as a candle, a violin, and the open book.
Nicolaes Lauwers, Saint Cecilia Accompanied by Heavenly Musicians, engraving, Gift of Dr. Ruth B. Benedict, 1983.104.3

Saint Cecilia Accompanied by Heavenly Musicians

Nicolaes Lauwers · engraving ·  Accession ID  1983.104.3
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Frai Lelio Blancaccio

Nicolaes Lauwers · probably 1626/1641 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.125.1.18