Portret van een onbekende man 1660

"Portret van een onbekende man," is a 1660 etching by the Dutch artist Nikolaas van Hoy. This small-scale portrait, measuring only 130mm in height and 103mm in width, depicts an unidentified man in a three-quarter view, dressed in a fur-lined coat and a high collar, characteristic of the fashion of the time. The etching is done with a skilled hand, capturing the sitter's face with detail, and the use of shadows and highlights adds depth and dimensionality to the image. This intimate portrait showcases van Hoy's expertise in etching, a popular medium during this period in Dutch art.