Jan Lievens
1638
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Lucas Emil Vorsterman
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Jan Lievens is a 1638 by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious look. He’s holding a piece of paper or a small book in one hand, and his other hand rests on his chest. His collar is slightly open, showing a bit of his shirt, and there’s a ruffled cuff at his wrist. The name "Ioannes Livens" is written below the image—likely a Latin version of Jan Lievens, a Dutch painter. This print was made by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, who specialized in etching portraits. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow to create drama in portraits like this one.
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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