Borstbeeld van een man met dikke lippen 1625 - 1674

"Borstbeeld van een man met dikke lippen" is an etching created by Dutch artist Jan Lievens between 1625 and 1674. The work depicts a bearded man in profile, his thick lips and prominent nose captured with meticulous detail. Lievens' characteristic use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, adding a layer of realism to the image. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Lievens' skill in portraiture and his mastery of the etching technique. This small-scale work highlights Lievens' attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human expression in a powerful and intimate way.