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A57086	The true effigies of the most eminent painters and other famous artists that have flourished in Europe curiously engraven on copper-plates : together with an account of the time when they lived, the most remarkable passages of their lives, and most considerable works ...	Resta, Sebastiano.; Meyssens, Jean, 1612-ca. 1670.; Galle, Théodore, 1571-1633.	1694 (1694)	Wing R1174; ESTC R6548	70,371	270

born at Antwerp in the year 1566. And died in the year 1631. Octavio Venus drew his picture as you see it here represented 28. Adam Elshamer Born at Francfort Anno. 1574. A person of a melancholly temper delighting for the most part to be amongst Tombs or ruinous places His works though few yet appear to be the product of much pains and Iudgment his painting is strong and master-like He lived not long and died poor yet left a lasting Renown behind him 29. Guydo Rheno A great D●signer and Artist He that sees those fine Prints which were Etched with his own hand will soon find how great a Master he was He was born at Bologne in the year 1574. And died in 1642. This head is after his own Painting 30. Peter Paul Rubens This famous and renowned person who was the Ornament and Flower of Painters not only in the Low-Countries but in all Europe was born the 28. June 1577 at Antwerp of a considerable family upon the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul whence he had his name His first Master was Adam Van Noort one of so ill a temper that Rubens was forced to leave him and betake himself to Octavio Venus by whose good Instructions having attained perfection in his Art he traviled at 23 years of age to Italy where he lived 7 years in the service of the Duke of Mantua by whom he was employed in several Embassies amongst others to Rome to copy some Pieces of the most famous Masters before him wherein he so exactly imitated the Originals that his Copies were exceedingly admired At Rome he made a great Piece for the Church of Notredame representing Pope Gregory and some other Saints but that proving too little for the place it was designed for he drew another and sent the former to the Abby of St. Michael at Antwerp whither he at length returned and where he setled and built a stately House adorning it with abundance of Statues brought from Italy insomuch that it was esteemed the best Fabrick of that opulent City both in regard of the curiousness of its Structure and the Riches of its inside amongst which was a Cabinet furnished with such variety of antient Medals Agates and other choice Rarities that it might vie with any of the most renowned Princes of Europe In fine so great were his accomplishments not only in Painting but in other Sciences that the Kings of Spaine France and England in testimony of his Merits conferred on him their several Orders of Knighthood His most celebrated Pieces are That of the Doctors treating of matters of Faith in the Dominican Church at Antwerp The Elevation of the Cross in another Church there The taking down our Saviour from the Cross in the Great Church Several rare Pieces in the Magnificent Church of the Jesuites The two principal whereof are at the great Altar One representing St. Ignatius exorcising a Demoniack the other St. Xavier preaching to the Indians At the great Altar of the Church of the Cordeliers is an admirable piece of his Christ crucified between the two Thieves as also the Death of St. Francis His Battle of the Amazons is an incomparable Piece wherein the agility and manner of fighting among the antients is represented so artificially as ravishes the beholders But that which added much to his Fame was his beautiful embellishments to the Palace of Luxemburgh in St. Germains at Paris built by Mary de Medicis Queen of France on the right hand as one enters the Gallery is contained the History of that Queens Life represented in 21 large Pieces In which Art seems to have done its utmost to surpass Nature the vastness of its Design being matter of astonishment to the most skilful in the Art of Painting and the delicacy of its stokes with that Harmony and Majesty that reigns over the whole making them despair of ever attaining so great perfection Insomuch that this famous Work has furnished matter for the most elegant Pens of France to celebrate He was in England when K. James I. erected that Magnificent Structure called the ●●●quetting house at Whitehall the whole C●eling whereof as it is to be seen at this day was Painted and adorned by the hands of this great Master He Died 30 May 1640. at the same place he was born 31. Francis Snyders Born Anno. Dom. 157● Was the Disciple of Henry Van Balen He painted Hunting-Pieces Fish Fruit and other Designs Incomparably well for which he was esteemed by several great Princes 32. William Van Neulant Born at Antwerp Anno Dom. 1584. Was reckoned one of the best Poets of his time was brought up to Painting by Savery at Amsterdam afterwards he travelled to Rome and lived 3 years with Paul Brill during his abode there he painted the Ruines of Rome and other Rarities there with great exactness and adorned them with many little Figures and Landskips He also did wonders in Aqud Fortis After he had spent some time among the Artists at Antwerp he returned to Amsterdam where he died in the year 1635. 33. Sr. Anthony Wandyck Was the excellent disciple of that Excellent Mr. Rubens He received his birth at Antwerp 22. March 1593. Had his first Instruction under Henry Van Balen an Italian Painter but having seen the admirable Works of Rubens he left all his Designs to follow this great Master as one whom he judged most worthy of his imitation Rubens charmed with his Wit concealed nothing from him that was necessary to polish him and make him a skilful Artist being far from envying or seeking to nip his budding Glory Whilst he lived with Rubens he painted a great number of Faces among the rest that of Rubens his wife which is esteemed one of the best in the Low Countries He made him 2 Pieces one admirably representing the taking of our Saviour in the Garden the other the Crowning with Thorns Having done these for his Master he travelled into Italy to see Titians Works At his return he made that Incomparable piece for the Monastery of Augustines at Antwerp of St. Augustine looking stedfastly up into Heaven which appears open and all shining with light The Prince of Orange hearing his fame sent for him to draw his own Picture his Princesses and his Childrens which he did to the great satisfaction of that Prince and all that were Curious No sooner did these rare Pieces appear in publick but the most considerable persons in Holland were ambitious to be drawn by the hand of this curious Artist and the Nobility of England and France sent on purpose for him that they might participate of the same happiness and so numerous were they that Van dyck not being able with his utmost Industry to content them all drew only those he had most particular esteem for or such as gratified him most considerably Being arrived in England he was presented to King Charles the 1st by Sir Kenelm Dighy The King not only Knighted him but as a peculiar M●●● of his esteem presented

besides the applause that Crayer received for this rare Piece of work he was rewarded with a Gold Chain and a Medal with a yearly Salary during his life Arch-Duke ●●●pold being made Governour of the Low Countries employed him in divers curious designs about the year 1648. which he performed to his entire satisfaction 62. Balthazar Gerbier Native of Antwerp Anno. 1592. Was at first Painter to the Duke of Buckingham and afterward to King Charles I. who Knighted him and made him his Agent at Brussels in the year 〈◊〉 And at London Master of the Ceremonies 63. Leonard Bramer Born at Delft Anno. Dom. 1596. Lived for some time in Italy in the Court of the Prince of Farnese where he wrought several Pieces in great and small for him and Cardinal Schalie At his return to Delft he made several Pieces for his Highness Fred rick Henry then Prince of Orange Count Maurice of Nassait and other Princes 64. Cornelius Poulenbourgh Was born at Vtrecht an admirable Painter in little Fi●●●● Beasts and naked Boys which he made exactly to the life was curious in painting Ruines Landskips and Prospects of places for distant In the year 1637. King Charles the first sent for him into England where he made several pieces for him and afterwards returned to Vtrecht 65. Erasmus Quelin Born at Antwerp 19. Nov. in the year 1607. Was the disciple of Rubens a very good Philosopher great designer and Architect and an excellent Master in Painting in great and small and well skilled in Perspective 66. Iohn Casiers Born also at Antwerp in the year 1603. Brought up under Cornelius de Vos a rare Master as appears by his Pieces which he wrought for several Churches for the King of Spaine Prince Ferdinand the Arch-Duke Leopold and other great Princes 67. David Balii Received his Birth at Leyden which place he liv'd in a considerable time and made famous by his Works 68. Herman Saftleven Born at Rotterdam Anno. 16●9 A very good Landskip Painter At first he Painted Boors both Men and Women Farm houses c. But his chief de light was afterwards wholly in Landskips His usual abode was at Vtrecht 69. Iohn Van Bronchorst Born at Vtrecht 1603. He learned first of some Painters upon 〈◊〉 but they being but sorry Artists he reaped no great 〈…〉 them by his great diligence and observation he became a skilful Master and good Designer as his work manifest 70. Abraham Van Diepenbeck Born at Boisleduc surpassed all that were his Contemporaties in Painting upon glass an Art which we have since lost afterwards he left that sort of Painting to imitate his Master Rubens in other curious Designs 71. Peter Danckers de Ry Was born at Amsterdam in the year 1605. Was Painter to Vlad●laus the fourth King of Poland and Swedeland 72. Daniel Van Heil Was horn at Brussels Anno Dom. 1604. A good Painter of Landskips Cities and Houses on fire c. 73. Cornelius Iansens An Incomparable Face-Painter and a good Designer in great and small he lived sometime at Amsterdam and in England where he Painted several curious Pieces for the King and Nobility 74. Iames d' Artois Born in Brussels Anno 1613. Where he spent most part of his life and Painted Landskips so rarely that they were esteemed the most pleasant of that kind in Flanders 75. Peter Van Lynt A very good workman both in great and small Figures in History as well sacred as profane Was employed for seven years in the Service of Cardinal Gevasius Bishop of Ostie and other Persons of note Painted both in Oyle and in Water colours He was born at Antwerp in the year 1609. 76. David Ryckaert Born also at Antwerp Anno 1613. A great Master in Countrey-designs as in Stables Barnes and such like Edifices which he made in small these were esteemed worthy the Closet of the Arch-Duke Leopold and other Princes He had an especial Excellency in representing the light of a Candle 77. Nicholas de Helt Stocade Born at Nimeguen 1614. Lived first at Rome and at Venice thence he travailed to France where his Pencil produced such Rarities that he was made Painter to the French King 78. Gonzalo Coques Born at Antwerp 1618. Was brought up by David Ryckaert Senior under whom he improved so much that King Charles the first of England the Duke of Brandenburgh and Prince of Orange took particular notice of him and employed him His Designs are excellent and his pictures in small admirable 79. David Teniers Junior Was brought up by his father a most excellent Painter in small figures and Landskips The King of Spain Arch-Duke of Austria Bishop of Ghent Prince of Orange and other Persons of Eminency bought up most of his Works amongst which that is mightily commended which he made whilst he was Painter to the Arch-Duke Leopoldus of the rich Miser in the Gospel whom he represents carefully surveying his bags of Gold and turning over his Deeds and Writings his wife as carefully sitting by him and scrupulously weighing each Piece of gold that seems suspitious in both is to be seen the effects of sordid Covetousness viz. An anxious care of preserving without any chearful enjoyment of their great abundance whilst Death unseen to both stands behind holding forth an Hour-glass whose Sand is almost quite run out 80. Robert Van Hoeck Born at Antwerp Was by the King of Spain made Comptroller of the Fortifications in the Low-Countries An extraordinary Artist he was in small Figures his Painting much valued by many eminent Persons for their rarity 81. Iohn Baptist Van Heil Brother of Daniel Van Heil a good Painter of pieces of Devotion Poetical fictions and Histories was born at Antwerp in the year 16●9 82. Iohn Van Thelen Born at Malines Anno 1618 a Person by birth noble a disciple of the famous Daniel Segars of whom he learned to be a very good Flower-Painter 83. Peter Meert A Painter of no mean reputation as several of his Pieces to be seen in the Churches and Halls belonging to the several Companies at Brussels do sufficiently testify 84. Iohn Peters Was born at Antwerp in the year 1624 where he continued most part of his life Painting Sea Pieces Calmes Tempests and Sea-Fights also Townes Castles c. Very finely much after the manner of his brother Bonaventure Peters 85. Iohn Vender Hecke Was a famous Flower-Painter as also of Fruits Beasts Birds c. both great and small after he had spent some time in Italy in the service of the Duke of Bracciano he returned to Antwerp and there ended his days 86. Luke Franchoys Born at Malines a skilful and renowned Painter in great Designs and drawing Persons to the life 87. Charles Van Savoyen Born at Antwerp lived for the most partin Holland an extraordinary Artist in small especially naked Figures which were much valued This Head is of his own Etching 88. Peter Van Bredal Was born at Antwerp Anno Dom. 1630. His Paintings are generally very pleasant and sine 89.

care with incredible pains and cost to remove the whole Wall entire lest they should lose or deface so rich an Ornament There is a Nativity of his most incomparable fine where the Body of our Saviour appears all resplendent with light with which the Shepherds seem to have their Eyes dazl'd covering their faces with their hands in a decent manner as not being able to endure the brightness of those Rays A Chorus of Angels appear hovering about them in the air and seeming to celebrate this glorious Birth with a harmony that one would think nothing less then the hand of an Angel could represent it so artificially Julio Romano used to say of some of his Pieces that he could not have thought art could have gone so far Besides the delicateness of his Colouring he gave such a roundness to the Members and such a delicacy and art in the hairs that the most accomplished pens were at a loss to describe the elegance of his Pencil and the ravishing tenderness of his Nudities such is his Venus drawn in a pleasant Landskip accompanied with Cupids who are whetting a couple of Arrows on a stone one headed with Gold the other with lead hard by is a fountain pleasantly Spouting forth Water which washes the feet of the Goddess and causes her to seem so really to shiver that one connot behold it and be altogether unconcerned This rare person having one day overheated himself in a Journey and drinking cold water by the way fell sick of a fever and died in the year 1512 being but 40 years of age Upon which one made the following Verses which for their elegance ought not to be forgotten Hujus cum regeret mortales Spiritus artus Pictoris Charites supplicuere Jovi Non aliâ pingi dextra Pater alme rogamus Hunc praeter nulli pingere nos liceat Annuit his vot is summi Regnator Olympi Et Juvenem subito sydera ad alta tulit Vt posset melius Charitum simulachra referre Praesens et nudas cerneret inde Deas III. Raphael Vrbin Sirnamed so from the place of his birth which was on Good Friday Anno Dom. 1480 A person of so sweet a disposition and of so great beauty both of mind and body that from his Infancy to his death he was tenderly beloved by all that knew him Having heard of the great fame and emulation that was between Michael Angelo and Leonard de Vinci he travailed to Florence where the Examples of those great Spirits so awak●ned his Industry that he resolved to do his utmost to equall their Renown if it were not possible for him to exceed it At Florence he met with all that he could desire to satisfie his generous thirst of Glory and with extream diligence copied all that he could find there worth his Curiofity and labour Adding thereto some Inventions of his own At length believing Rome to be the firtest Theatre for him to discover his Excellency in he offered his service to the Pope by the recommendation of Bramante his near relation and the Popes Architect The Pope when he saw the charmes of his Pencill was ravished with the sight preferring him before all others and indeed nothing was ever seen to equall what he has done nigh the Belveder where he represents Mount Parnassus and the Quire of Muses in such a manner as has given astonishment to the ablest Painters The Fountain of Helicon is environed with a Wood of Lawrell the leaves whereof seem to move as being agitated by the blowing of the gentle Zephyrs in the Aire are many winged Cupids flying to and fro and gathering the Branches of the sacred Wood to compose thereof Garlands for the Muses and the Poets who appear sitting beneath at the feet of the sacred Sisters singing such divine songs as were inspired by them There is Virgill Ovid Ennius Tibullus Catullus Propertius and blind Homer amongst the Antients Sappho Dante 's Petrarch Boccace with several others among the Modern whom one can hardly believe but are all a live they appear so natural There is a delicious Landskip adjoyning adjoining which so pleasantly deceives the sight by its ingenious variely and its distances that it seems sufficient to invite the beholders to take a turn in those Enameled Meadows and to seek the Pleasure of those shady Groves that present themselves to view with so many charming excellencies and Delights And it may be truely said of him that he hath heaped together in his Works all that he could conceive to be sublime and all those accomplishments the hand is capable of performing Whilst the Divine Raphael as he is usually called displayed here the Treasures of his Art Michael Angelo was at work on the other side of the Popes Chappel where he kept himself so reserved that the Pope himself could scarce get admittance to see his Work yet Raphael found an opportunity by the means of Bramante to make his observations of it which when he saw he much admired at the strength and boldness of his Strokes in which he strove to imitate him so that there arose no small emulation between these two famous Rivals yet their way of Painting was very different for Raphael fearing he could not be able to equall Michael Angelo in the strength of his Musculous Nudities set himself to excell him in the design and ordering of his Histories in the loftness of his Subject the amiable sweetness of his Figures and the beauty of his Faces and also in a lively expression of the Passions of the Soul in all which he not only surpassed his great Competitor but all that came after him T is reported there is a Piece of his which he made for the people of Palerma of Christ bearing his Cross which was shipwrackt in the Vo●age and afterwards recovered unhurt out of the Water and being sent to Palerma was by the people of that place carried to Mount Olivet where it is said to remaine to this day and is more adm●red by Strangers that pass that way then the slaming Vesuvius or any other the singularities of that Countrey There are also some curious Pieces in Cartons now in England that were designed for Tapistryes which are by the command of their present Majesties King Widia●n and Queen Mary lately set up in Hampton-Court representing the History of Ananias and Saphira St. Peters walking to our Saviour upon the Water St. Pauls entertainment by the Inhabitants of Melita after his ship-wrack and other Scripture Histories by the hand of this excellent person Neither must his School of the Philosophers be forgotten In which is contained a description of the several sorts of learned men and Philosophers in the World disputing with each other in one place are the Astrologers making figures and schemes which they send by the Angel to the Evangelists to be explained amongst the rest is Diogenes with his Cup which Figure is most excellent Plato with his Timaeus and Aristotle with his Book of Ethicks it is not