Bearded Man in a Velvet Cap with a Jewel Clasp
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bearded Man in a Velvet Cap with a Jewel Clasp is a 1637 ink by Rembrandt, 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 fur collar. He’s wearing a tall, pointed hat with a jewel clasp at the front. The lines are scratchy and detailed, especially around his beard and hat. The artist used a technique that lets them layer lines for texture. This piece was made in 1637, and it’s called an etching. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
