Hoofd van een oude man met baard 1625 - 1674

This etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Lievens is a powerful study in form and texture. The subject, an old man with a beard, is depicted in close-up, his head turned slightly to the side. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the beard and hair. Lievens's talent for rendering detailed anatomical features is evident in this small but impactful work. The etching was likely created between 1625 and 1674 and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.