and he resumed his work, though with little advantage, on account of the extravagant price which he demanded for his pictures. At the accession of James II, Sir William Soames being appointed ambassador to Constantinople, took Vosterman in his train, with a view to employ him in sketching views in the east, but the ambassador died during the trip. What became of Vorstermans after this is not known, but it is conjectured that he went to Poland, where he had been previously invited by his first patron, the marquis de Bethune. Vorstermans died in 1699. His pupil was Jan Soukens. Style He surpassed, by many degrees, all the landscape painters of his time, in neatness of touch and delicacy of finishing. His taste was Flemish, but he worked up his pictures in an exquisite manner, and enriched them with small figures, which had exactness. His scenes were well chosen, and generally are views of the Rhine, designed with accuracy. In these views he constantly represents a large extent of country, diversified with hills, lawns, groves, and windings of the river, and comprised the most extensive scenes in a small compass. His tone of colouring is considering pleasing, and his touch is described as "tender, yet full of spirit". References External links Johannes Vorsterman on Artnet 1643 births 1699 deaths People from Zaltbommel Dutch landscape painters Flemish Baroque painters