Portret van J. Heermans of Pieter Harmans 1642 - 1698

Bernard Vaillant's "Portret van J. Heermans of Pieter Harmans" is a 17th-century etching depicting a man in a dark, buttoned jacket and a white collar, his left hand outstretched towards the viewer. Vaillant, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and historical scenes, skillfully rendered the subject's likeness with a focus on detail, creating a realistic and intimate depiction. This etching, a printmaking technique using an acid-resistant metal plate, highlights Vaillant's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the personality of his subjects. The artwork, with its modest size of 263 mm by 209 mm, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's emphasis on realism and individual representation.