Portret van Jan Snellen 1736

"Portret van Jan Snellen" is an etching by Dutch artist Aert Schouman created in 1736. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, shows a detailed portrait of the musician Jan Snellen holding a flute. The etching depicts Snellen in a three-quarter view, his expression calm as he plays the instrument, with a focus on detailed rendering of the subject's face and hands. Schouman is known for his skillful etchings and portraits, making this artwork a fine example of 18th-century Dutch art.