Reproductie van een ets van een portret van Jan van Balen door Wenceslaus Hollar before 1877

This reproduction of an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar is a portrait of Jan van Balen, a Flemish painter known for his work in the 17th century. Created by the Belgian artist Joseph Maes, this work is a testament to the enduring fascination with earlier artists. The etching captures the sitter's likeness with careful detail, highlighting his features and attire. The inscription below the image identifies both the subject and the artist of the original etching, providing further context to this historical reproduction.