The image shows a sketch of a man, portrayed in profile from the shoulders up. He has detailed facial features with a prominent nose and a thoughtful expression. His hair is depicted as slightly unruly and balding, with a distinct fringe. He is wearing a robe or garment with a textured collar. The drawing style includes fine lines and textured, cross-hatched areas for shadow and depth. The background is plain and minimalist, emphasizing the focus on the character.
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The image shows a sketch of a man, portrayed in profile from the shoulders up. He has detailed facial features with a prominent nose and a thoughtful expression. His hair is depicted as slightly unruly and balding, with a distinct fringe. He is wearing a robe or garment with a textured collar. The drawing style includes fine lines and textured, cross-hatched areas for shadow and depth. The background is plain and minimalist, emphasizing the focus on the character.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bald Old Man with a Short Beard in Profile

Rembrandt van Rijn

Date
c. 1635
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7246
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Face
  • Man
Provenance

August Artaria (Lugt 33); Wilhelm Koller (Lugt 2632); Lessing Julius Rosenwald (Lugt 1760b) purchased by Hollstein and Puppel Sale (lot 813) 1929; given to the National Gallery of Art 1943

NGA object ID 10042. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.