Portret van Jan Jansz, alias Jan de Dood 1638 - 1658

This etching by Cornelis Visscher, dating between 1638 and 1658, depicts Jan Jansz, known as Jan de Dood (John the Death), a Dutch engraver. The portrait is a bust-length representation of the subject, who is shown wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a high collar, and a buttoned jacket. The detailed lines of the engraving capture the texture of the subject's clothing and the subtle details of the face. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.