Peter Vanderbank
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Peter Vanderbank or Vandrebanc (1649–1697) was a French-English engraver.
in 1649, and studied his art there under Nicolas Poilly. About 1674 he accompanied Henri Gascar
to England, and gained a reputation as an engraver of portraits, which he executed on a larger scale than any previously produced in this country. He appears to have had five sons, including the painter John Vanderbank
. On his prints his name is always spelt Vandrebanc. He received little remuneration for his work, and at the end of life was in reduced circumstances. He died in 1697 at Bradfield, Hertfordshire, the residence of John Forester, whose sister he had married, and was buried on 4 October in the church of Cottered-cum-Bradfield.
A mezzotint by George White
, inscribed ‘Peter Vanderbank, engraver,’ has been assumed to be a portrait of him, and copied by Ambrose William Warren for the 1849 edition of Horace Walpole's Anecdotes; but the costume is of a somewhat later date, and it may represent one of his sons, who is said to have practised engraving, though his works are not known.
, James II
, Mary Beatrix, the Prince
and Princess of Orange
, Louis XIV, the Duke of Monmouth, Sir William Temple, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey
, and other prominent persons, chiefly from pictures by Peter Lely
, Godfrey Kneller
, and Gascar; also a ‘Holy Family’ and ‘Christ on the Mount of Olives,’ after Sébastien Bourdon
, and three plates from Antonio Verrio
's ceilings at Windsor Castle
. Vanderbank engraved, from drawings by Edward Lutterell, the earlier portraits in White Kennett
's History of England. After his death his widow sold his plates to Abraham Browne, a print-dealer.
Life
Vanderbank was born in ParisParis
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in 1649, and studied his art there under Nicolas Poilly. About 1674 he accompanied Henri Gascar
Henri Gascar
Henri Gascar was a French-born portrait painter who achieved artistic success in England during the reign of Charles II. He painted many leading ladies at court, including several of the King's mistresses, before returning to Paris...
to England, and gained a reputation as an engraver of portraits, which he executed on a larger scale than any previously produced in this country. He appears to have had five sons, including the painter John Vanderbank
John Vanderbank
John Vanderbank was an English portrait painter and book illustrator, who enjoyed a high reputation for a short while during the reign of King George I, but who died relatively young due to an intemperate and extravagant lifestyle.-Life:Vanderbank was born in London, the eldest son of John...
. On his prints his name is always spelt Vandrebanc. He received little remuneration for his work, and at the end of life was in reduced circumstances. He died in 1697 at Bradfield, Hertfordshire, the residence of John Forester, whose sister he had married, and was buried on 4 October in the church of Cottered-cum-Bradfield.
A mezzotint by George White
George White (artist)
-Life:The son of Robert White, he was born about 1684, and instructed by his father. He completed some of the plates left unfinished by the latter, and himself executed a few in the line manner; but at an early period he turned to mezzotints. A portrait of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, which he executed...
, inscribed ‘Peter Vanderbank, engraver,’ has been assumed to be a portrait of him, and copied by Ambrose William Warren for the 1849 edition of Horace Walpole's Anecdotes; but the costume is of a somewhat later date, and it may represent one of his sons, who is said to have practised engraving, though his works are not known.
Works
They include portraits of Charles IICharles II of England
Charles II was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland.Charles II's father, King Charles I, was executed at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War...
, James II
James II of England
James II & VII was King of England and King of Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland...
, Mary Beatrix, the Prince
William III of England
William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland...
and Princess of Orange
Mary II of England
Mary II was joint Sovereign of England, Scotland, and Ireland with her husband and first cousin, William III and II, from 1689 until her death. William and Mary, both Protestants, became king and queen regnant, respectively, following the Glorious Revolution, which resulted in the deposition of...
, Louis XIV, the Duke of Monmouth, Sir William Temple, Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey
Edmund Berry Godfrey
Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey was an English magistrate whose mysterious death caused anti-Catholic uproar in England...
, and other prominent persons, chiefly from pictures by Peter Lely
Peter Lely
Sir Peter Lely was a painter of Dutch origin, whose career was nearly all spent in England, where he became the dominant portrait painter to the court.-Life:...
, Godfrey Kneller
Godfrey Kneller
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to British monarchs from Charles II to George I...
, and Gascar; also a ‘Holy Family’ and ‘Christ on the Mount of Olives,’ after Sébastien Bourdon
Sébastien Bourdon
Sébastien Bourdon was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame....
, and three plates from Antonio Verrio
Antonio Verrio
The Italian-born Antonio Verrio was responsible for introducing Baroque mural painting into England and served the Crown over a thirty year period.-Career:...
's ceilings at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
. Vanderbank engraved, from drawings by Edward Lutterell, the earlier portraits in White Kennett
White Kennett
White Kennett was an English bishop and antiquarian.-Life:He was born at Dover. He was educated at Westminster School and at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where, while an undergraduate, he published several translations of Latin works, including Erasmus' In Praise of Folly.Kennett was vicar of...
's History of England. After his death his widow sold his plates to Abraham Browne, a print-dealer.