Self-portrait, Known as the Young Warrior 1645

Ferdinand Bol's "Self-portrait, Known as the Young Warrior" (1645) depicts the artist in a self-assured pose, sporting a feathered hat and a military-inspired collar, suggesting a sense of strength and authority. The etching, executed with intricate detail and a fine cross-hatching technique, captures the artist's youthful appearance and is a compelling example of Bol's mastery of the medium. Bol was a student of Rembrandt, and his work displays a similar use of light and shadow. While the etching appears to be a portrait of a warrior, the inscription indicates that it is indeed a self-portrait by the artist.