Willem van der Borcht
1654
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1654
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Willem van der Borcht is a 1654 ink by Michael Sweerts, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man in a dark, buttoned-up coat. His hair is long and loose, and he holds a folded paper in one hand. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, especially on the fabric and hair. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Sweerts made detailed prints.
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