Justus’s work is defined by its 17th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Battle of Actium from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (1632–1688) Brussels

Cleopatra and Antony Enjoying Supper from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (Flemish, 1637/39–1725) Brussels

Zenobia Surrounded by Mounted Soldiers
Attributed to Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601-1674) or Philips Wouwerman (Dutch, 1619-1668)

The Marriage of Zenobia and Odenatus
Justus van Egmont Flemish, 1601-1674

Caesar Defeats the Troops of Pompey from The Story Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

Caesar's Death Makes Cleopatra Mourn from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

The Triumph of Caesar from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Produced at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

Caesar in the Gallic Wars from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (1632–1688) Brussels

Caesar Embarks by Boat to Join His Army from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

Caesar and Cleopatra Enjoying Themselves from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

The Discovery of the Plot to Kill Caesar and Cleopatra from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

Caesar Sends a Messenger to Cleopatra from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Produced at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (1632–1688) Brussels

Clodius Disguised as a Woman from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans (1637/39–1725) Brussels

Caesar Throws Himself into the Sea from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (Flemish, 1632–1688) Brussels

Cleopatra Enjoys Herself at Sea from The Story of Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601–1674) Woven at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (Netherlandish, 1632–1688) Brussels

Cleopatra Asked to Pay Tribute to Rome from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
After a design by Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601–1674) Produced at the workshop of Willem van Leefdael (1632–1688) Brussels

Le Maréchal de la Meilleraye
Robert Nanteuil (French, 1623-1678) after Justus van Egmont (Flemish, 1601-1674)

Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

The Bedroom
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)