Which series of portrait etchings is Van Dyck greatly admired for?
Imagery
Captivation
Sculptory
Iconography
Answer
Iconography is a series of portrait etchings by Sir Anthony van Dyck that are considered to be among his greatest works. The series consists of 40 portraits of famous people, including kings, queens, politicians, and religious figures. Van Dyck created the etchings between 1626 and 1633, and they were published in 1635. The etchings are highly detailed and realistic, and they capture the personalities of the people depicted.
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