DOI chapter:
The Works of Anthony Van Dyck
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VAN DYCK.
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534. Portrait of Le Clerc, a gentleman about twenty-five
years old, of a thin and thoughtful countenance, seen in a profile
view, looking steadfastly to the right. His dark hair is parted
at the side; he is dressed in a dark gray silk vest, with a black
cloak cast over the left shoulder, and a plain white collar, leaving
the neck exposed. The right hand is raised to the breast.
2 st. (sin. by 1st. 7 in.—C.
This excellent portrait is a fine example of the artist’s Venetian
colouring. It was formerly in the possession of the author, Alge-
rotti, and was purchased by the present proprietor at Venice.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by Vaillant.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1821.
Now in the collection of Sir Abraham Hume, Bart.
535. Lazarus Maharkyzus, a person of thin and studious
countenance, apparently about thirty-five years of age, repre-
sented in nearly a profile view, with short hair, beard, and
mustacheos. Fie is dressed in black silk, with a plain pendent
collar; he appears to have just turned round in his chair,
placing both arms on its elbow, in order to address some person.
The countenance of this gentleman bears a striking resemblance
to that of the preceding portrait.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by Barras.
536. Portrait of the Duke of Lennox, in the character of a
shepherd, dressed in a blue vest and a yellow mantle, standing
against a bank, with a crook in his hand, and seen in a front view.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Darnley.
537. Full-length Portraits of Lord John and Lord Bernard
Stuart, sons of Esme, Duke of Lennox, both of whom appear
at the time to have been under age. The nearest, standing on the
left, has the face turned above three-quarters from the spectator,
with long curling auburn hair; his dress consists of a white satin
vest and hose, silk stockings, buff shoes, and a blue silk mantle
over the left shoulder; the left foot is placed on the base of a
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534. Portrait of Le Clerc, a gentleman about twenty-five
years old, of a thin and thoughtful countenance, seen in a profile
view, looking steadfastly to the right. His dark hair is parted
at the side; he is dressed in a dark gray silk vest, with a black
cloak cast over the left shoulder, and a plain white collar, leaving
the neck exposed. The right hand is raised to the breast.
2 st. (sin. by 1st. 7 in.—C.
This excellent portrait is a fine example of the artist’s Venetian
colouring. It was formerly in the possession of the author, Alge-
rotti, and was purchased by the present proprietor at Venice.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by Vaillant.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1821.
Now in the collection of Sir Abraham Hume, Bart.
535. Lazarus Maharkyzus, a person of thin and studious
countenance, apparently about thirty-five years of age, repre-
sented in nearly a profile view, with short hair, beard, and
mustacheos. Fie is dressed in black silk, with a plain pendent
collar; he appears to have just turned round in his chair,
placing both arms on its elbow, in order to address some person.
The countenance of this gentleman bears a striking resemblance
to that of the preceding portrait.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by Barras.
536. Portrait of the Duke of Lennox, in the character of a
shepherd, dressed in a blue vest and a yellow mantle, standing
against a bank, with a crook in his hand, and seen in a front view.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Darnley.
537. Full-length Portraits of Lord John and Lord Bernard
Stuart, sons of Esme, Duke of Lennox, both of whom appear
at the time to have been under age. The nearest, standing on the
left, has the face turned above three-quarters from the spectator,
with long curling auburn hair; his dress consists of a white satin
vest and hose, silk stockings, buff shoes, and a blue silk mantle
over the left shoulder; the left foot is placed on the base of a