Jan Antonides van der Linden

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark, textured jacket with a high collar, and his hands rest on his chest. Behind him, a window shows a simple outdoor scene with a tree and a building. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, especially in his hair and clothing. This kind of detailed shading was a big deal in its time. Next, look up etching, drypoint, burin to see how Rembrandt made these marks.