Zittende oude man 1835 - 1888

"Zittende oude man" ("Seated Old Man") is a powerful etching by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, created between 1835 and 1888 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work showcases Israëls' signature style of realism, focusing on the figure of an elderly man shrouded in shadow, his worn face and wrinkled hands hinting at a life of hardship. The use of dark tones and fine, cross-hatched lines adds depth and texture to the composition, capturing the melancholic mood of the piece.