Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting with his legs stretched out. He’s holding his hat in one hand while resting his head on the other arm. His clothes look worn, and there’s a small pot or jug on the ground next to him. The lines are rough and dark, giving it a scratchy, hand-drawn feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating sharp shadows and textures. This style was common in the 1600s. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
