Portret van Johan Janssens 1840 - 1842

"Portret van Johan Janssens" is a self-portrait by the Belgian artist Johan Janssens, executed in 1840-1842. The intimate portrait, rendered in a simple and expressive style, features a close-up of the artist's head and shoulders, creating a personal connection with the viewer. The use of charcoal on paper lends a sense of immediacy and captures the subtle nuances of Janssens' features, further enhancing the intimacy of the self-portrait.