Van dyck


Sir Anthony, 1599–1641, Flemish painter.
Historical Examples

In many of the other examples strewn about the country he shows yet a greater approach to Van Dyck.
Van Dyck Percy M. Turner

Van Dyck was never more than a prince; just an heir to the throne.
The Children’s Book of Celebrated Pictures Lorinda Munson Bryant

Van Dyck kept his head, in spite of the maddening fatigue that was fairly killing every man of us.
Pirates’ Hope Francis Lynde

The large copy after Van Dyck of the family group is dated 1635.
Chats on Old Miniatures J. J. Foster

In this country he came into friendly relations with Van Dyck, whom he took as his model in the art of portraiture.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools Various

His talents were so great that he was known as the Van Dyck franais.
Castles and Chateaux of Old Navarre and the Basque Provinces Francis Miltoun

Van Dyck spent three years in Genoa, where he was employed by those foremost in its life to paint their portraits.
The Book of Art for Young People Agnes Conway

It was in the possession of these very qualities that Van Dyck surpassed Rubens.
Van Dyck Percy M. Turner

In a small room, which a portrait by Holbein would have decorated nobly, a canvas by Van Dyck would have been overpowering.
The Book of Art for Young People Agnes Conway

By common consent Van Dyck was chosen, and he set to work with a will.
Van Dyck Percy M. Turner

noun
Sir Anthony. 1599–1641, Flemish painter; court painter to Charles I of England (1632–41). He is best known for his portraits of the aristocracy

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