Jan de Wael

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a long beard and curly collar. His face is turned slightly to the side, and the lines on his forehead and around his eyes show age. The dark background behind him makes his face stand out, while the folds of his clothing are drawn with sharp, detailed lines. The artist used a technique that lets them scratch into the metal plate to create the image. This method makes the lines look both precise and slightly rough at the same time. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.