Jan Asselijn

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a dark, textured coat. His face is serious, with a slight smile and a hand resting on his chest. Behind him, a rough table holds a few small objects, but they’re hard to make out. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth, especially in the folds of his clothing. This wasn’t painted—it was etched into a metal plate, then printed. Next, look up *etching, drypoint, burin* to see how this technique works.