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Definitions for: Vandyke [n] Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)
Webster (1913) Definition: Van*dyke" (v[a^]n*d[imac]k"), a.
Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or
represented by Vandyke. ``His Vandyke dress.'' --Macaulay.
[Written also Vandyck.]
Vandyke brown (Paint.), a pigment of a deep semitransparent
brown color, supposed to be the color used by Vandyke in
his pictures.
Vandyke collar or cape, a broad collar or cape of linen
and lace with a deep pointed or scalloped edge, worn lying
on the shoulders; -- so called from its appearance in
pictures by Vandyke.
Vandyke edge, an edge having ornamental triangular points.
Van*dyke", n.
A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke
edge. [Written also Vandyck.]
Van*dyke", v. t.
fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or
scallops like a Vandyke. [R.] [Written also Vandyck.]
Synonyms: Sir Anthony Vandyke, Van Dyck
See Also: old master
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