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Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two angels holding a laurel above him, surrounded by putti

Lucas Vorsterman II Flemish
After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
Publisher Frans van den Wyngaerde Flemish

ca. 1639–66

Not on view

An oval composition.

Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two angels holding a laurel above him, surrounded by putti, Lucas Vorsterman II (Flemish, Antwerp 1624–after 1666 Antwerp), Etching; second state of three (Hollstein) — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two angels holding a laurel above him, surrounded by putti

Artist: Lucas Vorsterman II (Flemish, Antwerp 1624–after 1666 Antwerp)

Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)

Publisher: Frans van den Wyngaerde (Flemish, Antwerp 1614–1679 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1639–66

Medium: Etching; second state of three (Hollstein)

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 12 1/16 × 7 15/16 in. (30.6 × 20.1 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Object Number: 51.501.7616

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