Naaktloper Dirk Jansz. 1699 - 1701

"Naaktloper Dirk Jansz." is an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created between 1699 and 1701. The print depicts Dirk Jansz., a naked man, running through a cityscape. Jansz.'s exaggerated anatomy and the surrounding figures create a dynamic composition, while the hatching technique of the etching adds depth and texture to the image. The print was part of a series of satirical engravings that de Hooghe created to lampoon the people and events of his time, which can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum. The print is a fine example of Baroque art and Dutch Golden Age art, reflecting de Hooghe's talent for satire and detail.