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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