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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
- 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.