Artwork
Jan de Wael
Jan de Wael is an ink print by the Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1630 by Anthony van Dyck, is a portrait of Jan de Wael, an artist from Antwerp. The work is executed in etching and engraving on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jan de Wael, identified by the inscription 'Ioannes de Wael' and described as a painter of human figures from Antwerp. The subject is shown with a serious expression, wearing a dark robe and ruffled collar.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by sharp lines and a textured appearance, achieved through the combination of etching and engraving techniques. The artist's signature indicates the use of 'aqua fortis,' or strong water, a term associated with etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
