Robert van Voerst
(1597-1635 or 1636), EngraverSitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 31 portraits
Robert Van Voerst studied engraving under Crispin van de Passe. He first came to England in 1628 and shortly thereafter was appointed royal engraver to Charles I. His continental training and experience placed him far above the native English engravers of the day and thus many of the most important commissions were placed in his hands. His greatest work were his engravings for van Dyck. When van Dyck came to England, he commissioned Van Voerst exclusively for his portraits. These included the famous portrait engravings of Charles I and his Queen, Inigo Jones, Sir George Carew and Philip, Earl of Pembroke.
after an engraving by Robert van Voerst, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
brown wash
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William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke
by Robert van Voerst, after Daniel Mytens
line engraving, early 17th century
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James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox
by Robert van Voerst, after George Geldorp
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after Daniel Mytens
line engraving, 1630
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Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after George Geldorp
line engraving, circa 1630
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Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after George Geldorp
line engraving, circa 1630
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William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb
line engraving, mid 17th century
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Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke
by Robert van Voerst, after Daniel Mytens
line engraving, 1630
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Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke
by Robert van Voerst, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, circa 1630-1636
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Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after George Geldorp
line engraving, circa 1630
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Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after George Geldorp
line engraving, circa 1630
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Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey
by Robert van Voerst, published by William Webb, after George Geldorp
line engraving, circa 1630
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by Robert van Voerst, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1631
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, 1631
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, 1631
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Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
by Robert van Voerst, after Gerrit van Honthorst
line engraving, 1631
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, published 1633
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, published 1633
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, published 1633
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by Robert van Voerst
line engraving, published 1633
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