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Justus Sustermans Meest populaire schilderijen

The 15 artworks by Justus Sustermans our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 15 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Justus Sustermans · 1597 – 1681

Portrait of Galileo Galilei

1636 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 66 x 56 cm

Admire Justus Sustermans' iconic 1636 portrait of Galileo Galilei – a masterful depiction of the renowned astronomer’s intellect and wisdom, showcasing his distinctive features and profound influence.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17528 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$25556 × 66 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Vincenzo II Gonzaga

Palazzo Ducale, Mantova

Admire Justus Sustermans' 'Portrait of Vincenzo II Gonzaga,' a stunning Renaissance masterpiece showcasing the Duke’s noble attire and capturing his likeness with exquisite detail.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17523 × 43 cm Commission this artwork

Portrait of a Man

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Leonor of Mantua

1681 · Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer, Viladecans

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere

1628 · Museo di Palazzo Martelli, Florence · original 114 x 92 cm

A regal portrait of Vittoria della Rovere captures the grandeur of the Baroque era through Justus Sustermans' masterful use of light and detail, inviting you to bring this piece of Medici history into your collection.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 5 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$45392 × 114 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of a lady

Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza · original 5 x 211 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 6 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17523 × 44 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$1775 × 211 cm Commission at original size

Cosimo II de' Medici (1590–1621), Grand Duke of Tuscany

1681 · original 198 x 122 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 7 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17525 × 40 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$849122 × 198 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere and Cosimo III as a Child

1645 · Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca · original 202 x 122 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 8 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$22525 × 40 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$914122 × 202 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici Dressed in Oriental Costume

1640 · original 64 x 50 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 9 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$24050 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Margherita de' Medici

1628 · original 187 x 115 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 10 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$773115 × 187 cm Commission at original size

Cosimo III de' Medici

1665 · original 72 x 58 cm

Admire Justus Sustermans’ stunning portrait of Cosimo III de’ Medici! This Baroque masterpiece showcases realism & detail in 1665, a vital piece of Florentine art history.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 11 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17527 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$26958 × 72 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Mattias de' Medici

1660 · original 75 x 60 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 12 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17524 × 42 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$27860 × 75 cm Commission at original size

The Grand Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany and his Wife

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 13 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17530 × 33 cm Commission this artwork

Portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici

1627 · original 201 x 117 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 14 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17524 × 42 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$831117 × 201 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici

1626 · original 43 x 33 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 15 of 59 artworks by Justus Sustermans
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$18833 × 43 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Justus Sustermans

1597 – 1681

Snelle feiten

Vibedramatic, luxurious
NationalityBelgium
Copyright statusPublic domain
Emotional tonesomber, powerful
Color intensitymonochromatic
Creative periodsmature period
Museums on APSGalleria degli Uffizi, Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi, Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer, Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Palazzo Ducale
Born1597, Antwerp, Belgium

Biography

Early Life and Training

Justus Sustermans, Joost Suttermans or Suttermans (born Antwerp, Belgium 1597 – died 1681 Florence) was a Flemish Baroque painter and draughtsman whose career spanned over six decades and cemented his reputation as the foremost portrait painter in Italy during his time. Born into an artistic family—his father, Frans Sutermans, was also a painter—Justus’s upbringing instilled within him a profound appreciation for visual art from a young age. He began his artistic journey in Antwerp, where he was profoundly influenced by the monumental canvases of Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, artists who epitomized the grandeur and dynamism of the Baroque aesthetic. This formative period equipped him with foundational skills and exposed him to stylistic innovations that would shape his distinctive oeuvre.

Style and Technique

Sustermans’ artistic style is characterized by a bold embrace of color palettes and dramatic chiaroscuro—the interplay between light and shadow—techniques that were hallmarks of the Baroque era. Unlike some contemporaries who favored meticulous detail, Sustermans prioritized capturing the essence of his subjects through expressive brushstrokes and masterful use of tonal gradation. His canvases pulsated with vitality, conveying not merely likeness but also psychological depth and emotional resonance. He skillfully employed glazing techniques to achieve luminous surfaces and create a sense of atmospheric perspective, mirroring the artistic conventions prevalent in Antwerp and Florence during his lifetime. The meticulous observation of anatomy combined with an intuitive understanding of human emotion distinguished Sustermans’ work from many others of his time.

Notable Works

Justus Sustermans achieved international acclaim primarily through his portraits of members of the Medici family, securing him a prestigious position as their court painter. His depictions of Cosimo III de' Medici and Margherita de' Medici stand as masterpieces of Baroque portraiture, showcasing remarkable realism and conveying an unparalleled sense of dignity and composure. These paintings exemplify Sustermans’ ability to distill complex character traits into visually arresting compositions—a testament to his artistic prowess. Beyond portraits, Sustermans produced a diverse range of artworks encompassing history paintings, genre scenes depicting everyday life, still lifes brimming with meticulous detail, and animal studies imbued with scientific observation. His monumental *The Florentine Senate's Pledge of Allegiance to Ferdinando II de’ Medici*, commissioned by the Grand Duke himself, exemplifies his ambition and technical mastery—a sprawling canvas that captures a pivotal moment in Florentine history. Furthermore, Sustermans’ portraits of Galileo Galilei are considered among the most psychologically astute representations of scientific genius of their era.

Influence and Legacy

Justus Sustermans exerted considerable influence on subsequent generations of artists, particularly Anthony van Dyck, who admired Sustermans' bold style and expressive technique. His meticulous attention to detail and his masterful use of chiaroscuro served as inspiration for many painters working in the Dutch Golden Age. Sustermans’ legacy extends beyond individual artworks; he established a workshop that produced numerous copies of celebrated paintings—a practice common during the Baroque period—contributing to the dissemination of artistic ideas across Europe. His portraits of the Medici family continue to captivate audiences today, offering invaluable insights into the cultural and political landscape of 17th-century Italy. Sustermans’ contribution to art history is recognized as a cornerstone of Baroque portraiture, securing his place among the most revered artists of his time.

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Justus Sustermans werd geboren in Antwerp, in Belgium.

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