Portret van een onbekende man met baard by Heinrich Nether

Portret van een onbekende man met baard 1778 - 1781

heinrichnether

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

pencil drawing

shading experimentation

This small etching by Heinrich Nether, created between 1778 and 1781, depicts the profile of an unidentified bearded man. The subject is shown in a circular frame, and the artist's signature, "Rembrandt," is visible in the upper right corner. This work is a testament to Nether's skill in rendering detail and capturing the subtle nuances of facial expression, demonstrating the influence of the great Dutch Master, Rembrandt, upon Nether's style.