Steven van Lamsweerde

Steven van Lamsweerde was an artist documented as active in 1654. He specialized in graphic arts, with his known output consisting entirely of prints focused on historical and intellectual portraiture.

Ten of Steven van Lamsweerde’s prints are currently represented in museum collections, establishing his presence within mid-seventeenth century printmaking. These works are held in the permanent collection of major institutions, including the Rijksmuseum.

The preserved works confirm his specialization in formal portraiture. These notable engravings include Portret van Cornelis Pijnacker, Portret van Franciscus Junius, Portret van Guilielmus Macdowell, Portret van Herman Ravensberger, and Portret van Johan Wessel Gansfoort.

As historical documents, many of the surviving images produced by the artist are now in the public domain. This status allows for the dissemination of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and historical study.