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.
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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
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7079
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Man

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