Head of a toothless man with bare, sinewy neck in profile to left 1648

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar depicts a detailed profile of an elderly man, executed with masterful precision and realism. The artist captures the man's age through the pronounced wrinkles on his face, the absence of teeth, and the prominent veins in his neck. Hollar's expert use of light and shadow further accentuates the details of the man's weathered skin, resulting in a powerful and poignant image of human aging. The inscription at the top indicates a likely connection to Leonardo da Vinci, who was known for his detailed anatomical drawings, suggesting a focus on anatomical studies in Hollar's work.