Self-portrait with Saskia 1758

Claude Henri Watelet's "Self-portrait with Saskia" is a small etching from 1758. The work depicts a close-up of the artist's face, obscured by a wide-brimmed hat. The use of cross-hatching, a technique common in etching, adds depth and texture to the image. The artist's gaze is directed slightly upwards, conveying a sense of introspection. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the stylistic trends of 18th-century portraiture.