Jan van den Enden
c. 1651
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 53 x 36 cm (20 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
New Century Fund
Accession Number
2012.58.1
Art Historical Context
Step into the intimate world of 17th-century portraiture with *Jan van den Enden*, masterful drawing by Flemish artist Michael Sweerts, around 1651. Sweerts, a key figure in the Baroque era, was renowned for his realistic depictions of human faces, often blending Northern precision with Italian influences from his time in Rome. This poignant study captures the sitter—likely a contemporary figure named Jan van den Enden a moment of quiet introspection, showcasing Sweerts' skill in conveying personality through subtle expression. Executed in black chalk on laid paper, the medium was ideal for S...