Portret van een man met baret 1734 - 1785

"Portret van een man met baret" (Portrait of a man with a beret) is a 18th century etching by Dutch artist Jan Stolker, created between 1734 and 1785. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a close-up portrait of a man wearing a beret and a lace collar. Stolker's meticulous use of hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, capturing the subject's individual characteristics with an expressive quality. The etching showcases Stolker's skill in depicting human form and emotion, offering a glimpse into Dutch portraiture of the period.