Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand

Cornelis Bega

Associated Names
Cornelis Bega

Artist, Dutch, 1631/1632 - 1664

The image portrays an etching of a man seated on a wooden bench. The man is shown from head to toe, leaning slightly forward with one hand on his knee and the other holding a hat. He has distinct facial features including a pronounced nose and chin, and short unkempt hair. He is dressed in a loose-fitting jacket and pants, with closed-toe footwear visible. Beside the bench is a decorative jug with a handle and circular design. The background has a textured lined pattern, without specific details indicating a setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.5 × 6.8 cm (4 1/8 × 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.32.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 17, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Albertina, Vienna, deaccessioned

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, at lower left: c bega

Markings

verso: DUBLETTE DER ALBERTINA (Lugt 5g)

Wikidata ID

Q65567136

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