Portret van Govert Flinck by Carl Ernst Christoph Hess

Portret van Govert Flinck 1765 - 1828

carlernstchristophhess

portrait

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This engraving, created by Carl Ernst Christoph Hess between 1765 and 1828, depicts Govert Flinck, a 17th-century Dutch painter. The portrait showcases Flinck in a three-quarter profile, his face bearing a serious expression. His dark attire, with a prominent collar, is typical of the fashion of the period. This etching, measuring 217 mm by 172 mm, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing likeness and detail, highlighting the subject's personality and historical context.