Artwork
Jan van Mildert
Jan van Mildert is an ink print by the Baroque artist Lucas Emil Vorsterman. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Lucas Emil Vorsterman around 1634, is a portrait of Jan van Mildert. Executed in a printmaking technique, it showcases Vorsterman's skill in capturing detailed likenesses.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Jan van Mildert, was a real individual from a German town. The engraving, based on a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, features a robust figure accompanied by a lion, symbolizing strength or courage.
Technique & Style
Vorsterman's engraving is characterized by sharp, deep lines that create pronounced shadows and musculature. The use of cross-hatching achieves a three-dimensional effect in darker areas, demonstrating the artist's technical proficiency.
Artist & collection
Artist
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
