Portret van onbekende 24-jarige man (Jan van Heussen?) 1578
hendrickgoltzius
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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pen work
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pencil art
"Portret van onbekende 24-jarige man (Jan van Heussen?)" is an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, a prominent Dutch Golden Age printmaker, created in 1578. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a portrait of an unknown 24-year-old man, possibly Jan van Heussen. Goltzius' meticulous detail and skillful use of chiaroscuro create a realistic representation of the subject. The inscription surrounding the portrait includes Latin phrases, hinting at the sitter's virtue and social standing.
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