Artwork
Jan Six
Jan Six is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacobus Houbraken. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand (Steinberg?), in graphite, lower center verso: Jan Six Burgomaster of Amsterdam / 1668 - 1750 / proof / mat also read "Vaillant" / but comparison piece is J. Houbraken after Wandelaar; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: No. 210
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Overview
Jan Six is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacobus Houbraken in 1739.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man with a prominent face, accompanied by a woman and a child engaged in play. The figures are rendered with varying levels of detail, with the man's face being the most defined.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs a range of techniques, including hatching and shading, to achieve a sense of depth and texture. The style is characteristic of Baroque art, with its emphasis on detail and dramatic effect.
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