Jan Lievens

The painting titled "Jan Lievens" by Lucas Emil Vorsterman is an engraving after a portrait by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the Dutch painter Jan Lievens, a contemporary and sometimes collaborator of Rembrandt. This work is part of Van Dyck's "Iconography" series, a collection of engraved portraits of notable figures from the 17th century, which Vorsterman contributed to as an engraver.

The etching "Jan Lievens" by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, after Anthony van Dyck, depicts the Flemish painter Jan Lievens in a three-quarter view, capturing his contemplative expression with meticulous attention to facial features and texture. The use of black etching on cream laid paper enhances the contrast and depth, emphasizing the intricate detailing of Lievens' attire and the subtle play of light and shadow across his visage.