1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of a Cook with Cap is a 1640 ink by Jan Lievens, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and a cap pulled low over his forehead. The lines are rough and textured, almost like scratches on paper. His face looks serious, with deep shadows under his eyes and a slight frown. The artist used a method that leaves tiny marks all over the surface, giving it a grainy, almost sketchy feel. This isn’t a smooth painting—it’s more like a detailed drawing pressed into the paper. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Jan Lievens (24 October 1607 – 4 June 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who was associated with his close contemporary Rembrandt, a year older, in the early parts of their careers.
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