Portret van Henri met de Bles 1610 - 1618

Hendrick Hondius I’s *Portret van Henri met de Bles*, a fine example of an engraving from the early 17th century, depicts the artist Henri met de Bles. Created between 1610 and 1618, the engraving shows a portrait of the artist in a detailed, yet somewhat idealized, manner. Hondius’s use of crosshatching and detailed lines creates a sense of realism and texture. In the background, a small bird is perched in a window, a subtle nod to the subject’s creative spirit. This artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum.