Portret van een oude man 1594 - 1662

Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, created this etching "Portret van een oude man" sometime between 1594 and 1662. It's a detailed depiction of an older man's head and shoulders, capturing his weathered face and long beard. The etching's small size, measuring 81mm in height and 78mm in width, highlights the focus on the subject's character. This intimate portrayal of an individual demonstrates ter Borch's skill in etching, a printmaking technique that involves using a needle to create lines on a metal plate. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.