Lucas Ii Vorsterman Paintings

Lucas II Vorsterman was a Flemish engraver, known for being the son of Lucas Vorsterman I, who was a prominent engraver himself, having worked with Peter Paul Rubens. Lucas II was born in Antwerp in 1624, in what was then the Spanish Netherlands. He learned the art of engraving from his father and would eventually take over his workshop.

Lucas II Vorsterman's career was overshadowed to some extent by the reputation of his father, who had been a master engraver and had a tumultuous relationship with Rubens. Nevertheless, Lucas II made his own contributions to the field of engraving and printmaking. He worked for various publishers in Antwerp and created reproductions of the works of different artists, including Anthony van Dyck, as well as his father’s pieces. His engravings are characterized by their careful execution and attention to detail, which was a hallmark of the Flemish engraving tradition of the time.

Despite his skills and contributions, there is not as much information available on the life and career of Lucas II Vorsterman compared to his father, which is partly due to the lesser extent of his work and the common practice of the period for engravers to remain less recognized than painters. He did, however, play a role in continuing the tradition of engraving in the Flemish art world and contributed to the dissemination of the visual culture of his time through his prints.

Lucas II Vorsterman passed away in 1666. His engravings continue to be of interest to collectors and historians, serving as a testament to the artistic environment of the 17th century and the craftsmanship of the engravers who reproduced the era's masterpieces.