Who painted Gertrude van Veen?

Gertrude van Veen was painted by Lucas Emil Vorsterman in 1624.

Where can I see Gertrude van Veen?

Gertrude van Veen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Gertrude van Veen?

Gertrude van Veen is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Gertrude van Veen?

Museum-quality prints of Gertrude van Veen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Gertrude van Veen

Lucas Emil Vorsterman , 1624

Gertrude van Veen is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas Emil Vorsterman. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in the oval, across top in plate: GERTRVDIS VENIVS, OCTAVI VENI FILIAM Aet. 22.; lower left in plate: L Vorsterman; lower right in plate: P.se ipsa.; across bottom in plate: Dives opum Juno ... VENVS.

About this work

Overview

Gertrude van Veen is an engraving on laid paper created by Lucas Emil Vorsterman in 1624.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts Gertruida van Veen, a woman dressed in attire characteristic of an earlier era, rendered with a serious expression. The level of detail in her face and clothing suggests that she was a subject of significance to the artist.

Technique & Style

The work is an example of engraving, a technique that involves carving a design into a surface, typically metal, to produce a printed image. Vorsterman's application of this technique results in a highly detailed and realistic representation of his subject.