Jan Asselijn

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a loose, fur-lined robe. His hands rest on a table, and he looks slightly off to the side with a calm face. Behind him, a rough sketch of a building or wall is barely visible. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the man’s face and clothing. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching, drypoint, burin to see how these techniques work.