Constantijn Huygens

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a short beard. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a draped cloak over his shoulders. His left hand rests on a small object—maybe a book or a box—while his right hand holds the fabric of his cloak. The name at the bottom reads *Constantinus Huygens*, which suggests this is a portrait of a specific person. The artist’s name, *Pontius*, is also signed here. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just ink and lines.