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“You can see why Van Dyck blew people's mindsâ€

Artist Tai Shan Schierenberg finds much to admire in a monumental 1635 portrait of the Earl of Pembroke’s family by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck, the leading court painter in 17th century England.

“Most people who are anyone were painted by Van Dyck, but what is different about this picture is its scale and ambition.â€

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