Man at the Parapet

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Bernhard Schreuder (printmaker), after Govaert Flinck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body and part of the arms of a man seated in a three-quarter pose, slightly turned to his left while looking toward the viewer. His facial features include a soft, mustachioed expression with a gentle jawline and medium-length wavy hair cascading beneath a large hat. He is dressed in a loose garment with a broad collar and full sleeves, adorned with delicate patterns along the edges. The man holds a long, slender object in his left hand, and there is another elongated object that rests against his arm. The background is simple, with minimal lines suggesting a fabric draped behind him. The drawing is executed in fine detail with a clear focus on the subject's attire and demeanor.