Jongen leunend op zijn arm 1658 - 1677

This etching, titled "Jongen leunend op zijn arm," or "Boy Leaning on His Arm," depicts a young man with long, curly hair, looking away from the viewer, his chin resting on his hand. The work, created by Dutch artist Wallerant Vaillant between 1658 and 1677, highlights his skill at depicting lifelike portraits and realistic textures, particularly in the subject's draped clothing. This small-scale etching, measuring only 130 mm in height and 85 mm in width, exemplifies the art of portraiture during the Baroque period. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.