Jan Lievens

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a young man with wavy hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket, holding a folded piece of paper in one hand. The background is plain, letting his face and hands stand out clearly. The name "Ioannes Livens" is written below, which is Latin for Jan Lievens—a painter from the same time. This image was made using a technique that carves lines into metal plates. Try looking up engraving to see how artists create these detailed prints.