Man met een glas in de hand
1722 - 1775
Medium
paper
Dimensions
115; 128
About this artwork
mezzotint
Art Historical Context
Created by Dutch artist Arnout Rentinck between 1722 and 1775, *Man met een glas in de hand* is a delicate mezzotint measuring just 128 by 115 millimeters. This scale invites close viewing, drawing attention to the quiet moment captured: a solitary figure holding a glass. The work reflects the 18th-century taste for everyday genre scenes that celebrated ordinary life with subtle charm. Mezzotint, the technique employed here, was prized during Rentinck’s era for its velvety tones and rich contrasts. By roughening the plate to hold ink in varying depths, artists could achieve soft gradations of...
About the Artist
Arnout Rentinck · 1712–1774
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