Portret van een man met een hoge hoed 1643 - 1657

Ferdinand Bol's "Portret van een man met een hoge hoed," a 17th-century etching housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of portraiture. The composition centers around a man, his face partially obscured by a broad-brimmed hat, his attire suggesting an individual of stature. Bol's use of delicate lines and subtle shading creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of his style. This artwork, dating from 1643-1657, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's preference for depicting ordinary people with dignity and attention to detail.