Borstbeeld van een jong meisje met loshangend haar 1629 - 1633

This etching, *Borstbeeld van een jong meisje met loshangend haar* by Jan Lievens, depicts the bust of a young girl with flowing hair. The piece, created between 1629 and 1633, showcases Lievens' mastery of light and shadow, evident in the intricate detail of the girl's hair and the subtle shading of her face. The work, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Lievens' early style, which was heavily influenced by his mentor, Rembrandt. The etching's intimate scale and focus on a single subject reveal Lievens' interest in capturing the nuances of human emotion and expression.