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Origin
Flemish
Artist's Lifespan
1599-1641
Accession #
2016.57
Date of Acquisition
2016
Circa Date
17th century
Description
This is a portrait of Justus Sustermans by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck.
Medium
Etching and Engraving
Dimensions
9.9" x 6.5"
Location
45/2418
Inscription
IVSTVS SUTTERMANS/ ANVERPIENSIS PICTOR MAGNI DVCIS FLORENTINI
Collection
Mussallem Collection
Framing
No
Exhibit Label
Justus Sustermans was born and trained in Antwerp but spent the majority of his career in Italy, where he served as portraitist and history painter to the Medici Grand Dukes of Florence and other noble patrons. The etching is most likely based on a drawing made by van Dyck during his own visit to Italy in 1621-23. The style of Sustermans' hair and costume differs somewhat from that of other sitters in the Iconography, reflecting the influence of Italian fashion.
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