Justus Suttermans

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious look. He’s wearing a fancy collar with buttons and a draped cloak over his shoulders. The lines are sharp, showing every fold in his clothes and the texture of his hair. The artist used a technique that lets them scratch into the plate to create the image. This isn’t paint—it’s an etching. Next, check out the technique: etching.