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Frans Rubens

Flemish 17th century

1650

ink

From the collection of Rosenwald Collection

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Frans Rubens is a 1650 ink by Flemish 17th century, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.

Who painted this?: Flemish 17th century
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Rosenwald Collection

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a person with curly hair and a hat. The hat has a wide brim and some feathers on top, adding texture. The face is detailed, with soft shading around the eyes and mouth, giving it a gentle look. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the hair and fabric. This kind of detailed line work is typical of engravings from that time. Next, look up technique: engraving.