Portret Nicolas de Largillière 1675 - 1750

This etching by Girard van der Bruggen, titled "Portret Nicolas de Largillière," depicts the French portrait painter Nicolas de Largillière. The artwork, created between 1675 and 1750, is a self-portrait, portraying Largillière holding a drawing instrument in his right hand. The artist is depicted in a relaxed posture, casually resting his left hand on a drawing board. The realistic portrayal, coupled with the use of light and shadow, highlights the artist's attention to detail and mastery of the etching technique. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this etching offers a glimpse into the life of a renowned artist during the Baroque period.