Cornelis Schut n.d.

Anthony van Dyck's "Cornelis Schut" is a powerful portrait etching that captures the likeness of the Flemish Baroque painter, Cornelis Schut. The composition is masterful, utilizing the angle of the subject's profile and a partially obscured classical column to direct the viewer's eye. Van Dyck, a master of portraiture, employed masterful strokes of his etching needle to capture both the physical details and the subtle intensity of his sitter's expression. The etching is a testament to the artistic skill of both Van Dyck and Schut, two prominent figures of the Flemish Baroque period.