HEMSKERCK (Egbert), called the Young, was the disciple of Peter Grebber, but imitated the manner of Brouwer and of the elder Hemskerck. He was born at Haerlem in 1645, but settled at London, where for a long time his works were exceedingly esteemed, tho' they are now much sunk in their value. He had a whimsical imagination, and delighted in composing uncommon and fanciful subjects; such as the temptation of St Anthony, nocturnal intercourse of witches and spectres, enchantments, &c. which he executed with a free pencil and a spirited touch. It was customary with him to introduce his own portrait among the conversations he designed; and for that purpose had a small looking-glass placed near his case. He died in 1704.