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Cornelis van Poelenburgh

(circa 1586-1667), Painter

Sitter in 5 portraits
Artist associated with 2 portraits

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Cornelis van Poelenburgh, by Conrad Waumans (Woumans), after Cornelis van Poelenburgh, published by Johannes Meyssens - NPG D28314

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

by Conrad Waumans (Woumans), after Cornelis van Poelenburgh, published by Johannes Meyssens
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D28314

Cornelis van Poelenburgh, after Unknown artist - NPG D28310

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

after Unknown artist
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D28310

Cornelis van Poelenburgh, by Gaillard - NPG D28315

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

by Gaillard
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D28315

Cornelis van Poelenburgh, by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Cornelis van Poelenburgh - NPG D28309

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Cornelis van Poelenburgh
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D28309

Cornelis van Poelenburgh, after Unknown artist - NPG D28312

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 18th century
NPG D28312

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