Paul de Vos

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a man from the shoulders up, in a three-quarter profile facing to the left. He has distinct facial features including a mustache, beard, sharp cheekbones, and medium-length wavy hair covering his ears and partially his forehead. He wears a formal outfit with a large, ruffled collar. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The etching detail around his face and collar is intricate. The background is a crosshatched texture, denser at the top and right sides of the head, fading into blank space below.