Portret van de kunstenaar Johannes Janson, tekenend c. 1769 - 1787

Louis Bernard Coclers created this portrait of the artist Johannes Janson using etching, a technique that allowed for fine, detailed lines. The composition balances darkness and light, drawing the eye to Janson's face and hands. The textures, achieved through varied line work, give a tactile sense to the fur collar and the pages of the sketchbook. The artist's gaze meets ours, engaging us in the act of creation. This interplay of light and shadow, combined with the detailed rendering of textures, reflects a broader artistic concern with capturing the essence of the subject and the moment. The Latin inscription suggests Janson emulates Paulus Potter, the Dutch animalier painter. Coclers frames Janson not merely as an individual but as an inheritor and perpetuator of artistic tradition, emphasizing the continuous dialogue between artists across time.