Portret van een man met een grote hoed op 1596 - 1646

This etching, "Portret van een man met een grote hoed op," was created between 1596 and 1646 by Dutch artist Franciscus van (I) Schooten. The work depicts a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a large, lace collar. It is a fine example of the portraiture style popular during the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the artist’s mastery of detail and use of light and shadow. The etching captures the subject’s facial features with precision, emphasizing his stern expression and the slight frown that plays on his lips. This small, but detailed work, is a captivating depiction of a man of the era.