Portret van Jan Punt c. 1745 - 1765

"Portret van Jan Punt" is an engraving by James McArdell, created between 1745 and 1765, depicting Jan Punt, a Dutch painter and engraver. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Punt seated in a chair, his hand resting on a table with art supplies. The composition and details of the scene, such as the artist's tools and an easel, suggest a portrait of an artist at work. This mezzotint, a printmaking technique, captures the sitter's likeness with a distinct soft and tonal quality, typical of the style of the 18th century.