Man met tulband achter een schrijftafel c. 1748 - 1795

"Man met tulband achter een schrijftafel" (Man with a turban behind a writing desk) is an etching created by the Dutch artist Jan Chalon (1738-1795) sometime between 1748 and 1795. The detailed etching depicts a man with a turban seated at a desk, his right hand resting on a book while he appears to be deep in thought. The composition, which is likely a portrait, is characterized by a focus on detail and a sense of realism, which is typical of Chalon's work. The work is a testament to Chalon's skill as an etcher, a style of printmaking that was popular during the 18th century, and the work showcases his mastery of tonal variation and detail.