Robert van Voerst Sir Anthony van Dyck

Robert van Voerst was a printmaker active during the period 1597-1626, known primarily for his skill in translating designs created by contemporary masters, particularly Sir Anthony van Dyck. His work centers almost exclusively on portraiture, capturing the likenesses of prominent European figures of the early 17th century.

Eight of his high-quality prints are represented in museum collections, confirming Voerst's role in the dissemination of portrait iconography. These works, often valued for their historical and artistic detail, include subjects such as Christian, Duke of Brunswick, Edward Sackville, Fourth Earl of Dorset, and Philip Herbert, Fourth Earl of Pembroke. Other documented subjects include the artist’s own portrait, Robert van Voerst, and a likeness of the painter Simon Vouet.

The museum-quality standard of Robert van Voerst's prints is established by their inclusion in major institutions, including the National Gallery of Art. Many of these historical prints are now available as public domain resources, enabling study of the detailed reproductive work created in collaboration with the studio of Sir Anthony van Dyck.