Portret van Jan Six 1731 - 1775

This etching, “Portret van Jan Six,” by Richard Houston, depicts Jan Six standing by a window, reading a book. The artwork, which dates from 1731-1775, captures the subject's intellectualism. Houston's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the figure of Jan Six and drawing the viewer's eye to his contemplative expression. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.