Adriaen Brouwer
1634
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1634
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a loose jacket, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. His right hand rests on a piece of paper or cloth, while his left hand holds something small, maybe a glove or a folded object. The name at the bottom reads *Adrianus Bravver Gryllorum Pictor Antverpiæ*, which is Latin for "Adriaen Brouwer, painter of Antwerp." This suggests the man might be that artist. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Bolswert created detailed prints like this one.
