Portret van Dirk Maas 1669 - 1717

This engraving by Dirk Maas depicts a self-portrait of the artist, created sometime between 1669 and 1717. The image is a testament to Maas's mastery of etching, a technique in which an image is created by scratching a metal plate with a sharp tool. In the artwork, Maas is portrayed in an oval frame, holding a palette and brushes, with a partially visible sketch of a landscape below. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Maas's artistic identity and skill.