Ercole’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Roman Soldier and Woman
Attributed to Ercole Procaccini, the younger (Italian, 1596-1676) or Bernardino Poccetti (Italian, 1548-1612)

Study of Three Heads
Ercole Procaccini, the Younger Italian, 1605-after 1677

Sketches of Putti, Legs
Attributed to Ercole Proccacini, the younger Italian, 1605-1675/80

Martyrdom of Bishop Saint
Ercole Procaccini, the Younger (Italian, before 1520-1595) or Simone Cantarini (Italian, 1612-1648)

The Guardhouse
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610-1690)

Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528–1588)

Saint Christopher
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Armor for Field and Tournament
Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger, after German, Augsburg, active 1502-1542

The Music Lesson
Gerard ter Borch the Younger (Dutch, 1617-1681)

The Betrayal, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Marie de’ Medici
Frans Pourbus the Younger (Flemish, 1569-1622)

The Abduction of Europa
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After artist unknown (Venetian, active 16th century)

The Abduction of Europa
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After Titian (Italian, c. 1488–1576)

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy
Hendrick van Steenwijck the Younger (Flemish, c. 1580-1640)

Portrait of a Woman with a Prayer Book
Bartholomäus Bruyn the Younger (German, c. 1493-after 1553)

The Crucifixion, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Lamentation, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Cardinal
Hans Holbein, the younger German, 1497-1543

Ornament With Flower and Eight Wild Folk
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Flagellation, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem, the younger German, c. 1440/45-1503