The Serene Likenesses of Ary De Vois Ary De Vois, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his Dutch Golden Age contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant niche in the pantheon of 17th-century portraiture. Active primarily between 1632 and 1635, De Vois’s brief but impactful career yielded a collection of portraits characterized by their refined elegance, psychological depth, and masterful technique. While biographical details remain somewhat scarce, the works themselves speak volumes about an artist deeply attuned to the sensibilities of his time and possessed of considerable sk…