Portrait of a Man 17th century

This anonymous 17th century portrait depicts a man in a dark hat and coat, with a white collar. The subject has a long, white beard and mustache, and his piercing eyes seem to follow the viewer. Executed in black chalk and heightened with white, the drawing captures the sitter's likeness with intricate detail, revealing the artist's skilled hand in creating a lifelike representation. This drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a captivating example of portraiture from the 17th century.