Artwork
Bust of an Old Bearded Man, Looking Down, Three Quarters Right
Bust of an Old Bearded Man, Looking Down, Three Quarters Right is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching on laid paper, created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1631, depicts an older bearded man. The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines and a textured quality.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an older man with wild, curly hair and a thick beard, shown in three-quarter view, gazing downward. The sketch conveys a sense of introspection or contemplation.
Technique & Style
The etching features layered ink, creating a rough, textured appearance. This technique was typical for sketches of the period, and Rembrandt's application of it adds to the work's expressive quality.
History & Provenance
The etching was created in 1631 by Rembrandt van Rijn, a Dutch artist known for his innovative use of printmaking techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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