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The image shows the upper part of a person's body, specifically focusing on the head and upper torso. The person's head is tilted downward. The face is mostly obscured by shadow, with prominent facial features including a distinct nose and a slightly open mouth. The person has a receding hairline, with very little hair on top of the head, and more visible hair around the sides and a beard, depicted through intricately etched lines. They are wearing a garment that drapes over the shoulder, depicted with cross-hatched details indicating folds in the fabric. The background is plain, with signs of wear visible on the textured surface, including faint smudges or spots. There are inscriptions or markings at the top left area.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Bald Man with Open Mouth, Looking Down
Rembrandt van Rijn and Studio of Rembrandt van Rijn
- Date
- c. 1630
- Medium
- etching and burin
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.7079
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Dutch
- Man
NGA object ID 9875. 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.