Artwork
Jan Asselijn
Jan Asselijn is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching, created around 1647, is a portrait of Jan Asselijn by Rembrandt van Rijn.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Asselijn seated at a desk, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dark robe, with papers in front of him and his right hand resting on them. His gaze is directed at the viewer, creating a sense of engagement.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt achieved depth and dimensionality through varied lines and textures, detailing Asselijn's clothing and papers while keeping the background relatively plain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
