Standbeeld van een man gezeten op een zitbank 1631 - 1637

Claude Mellan's "Standbeeld van een man gezeten op een zitbank" (1631-1637) is a detailed etching of a seated man, likely a Roman senator, in classical drapery. This work is notable for its use of a single continuous line, a technique Mellan mastered and employed in several of his engravings. The work exemplifies the Baroque style, with dramatic contrasts in light and shadow and a focus on naturalistic detail. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a testament to Mellan's technical skill and his interest in classical antiquity.