Self Reflection by Jake Zuurbier is a stark and evocative graphite piece that explores duality through contrast and detail. A muscular figure stands bare before a mirror, but what he sees is not himself—it’s a crowned, skeletal king cloaked in shadow and decay. With its haunting realism and textured shading, this drawing captures the tension between identity and illusion, power and ruin, self and shadow.

Every inch of this monochrome work invites inspection: the subtle curve of a shoulder, the ornate line of the mirror, the jagged crown atop a face that no longer resembles the living. Hints of forgotten bones and broken remnants linger in the background, echoing the theme of a fractured psyche or the weight of legacy. The mirror becomes a portal, not to vanity, but to an inescapable truth—or perhaps a destiny.

Printed on museum-quality matte paper, this artwork makes a dramatic and thoughtful addition to any space. Whether you interpret it as a personal reckoning, a fantasy allegory, or simply admire the craftsmanship, Self Reflection is designed to stop you in your tracks.