Boerenman 1771

"Boerenman", created in 1771, is a small etching by German artist Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel. The piece depicts a close-up portrait of a bearded man, possibly a peasant, with a detailed rendering of his furrowed brow and curly hair. Nothnagel's work often focused on realistic portrayals of common people, capturing the detail and texture of their features with skill. The etching's small size and intimate focus on the subject's expression create a powerful and poignant image. Nothnagel's style is characterized by a strong sense of realism and attention to detail, reflected in his masterful use of etching techniques.