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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Sitting Man with His Hat in His Right Hand

Cornelis Bega (Dutch, 1631/1632 - 1664)

Medium
etching on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 10.5 × 6.8 cm (4 1/8 × 2 11/16 in.)
Culture
Dutch
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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