Profile of an Old Man with a Beard c. 1756 - 1757

"Profile of an Old Man with a Beard" is a black and white etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created around 1756-1757. The etching, measuring 12.7 x 10 cm, depicts a detailed profile of an aged man with a long, flowing beard, wearing a simple cap. The artist's skilled use of hatching and cross-hatching creates subtle variations in tone, lending depth and texture to the subject's face and beard. This print, typical of Tiepolo's mastery of line and detail, offers a glimpse into the artist's talent for capturing the essence of human form and expression.