Oude man met baard 1825 - 1882

"Oude man met baard" (Old Man with a Beard) is an etching created by Dutch artist Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet between 1825 and 1882. The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of an elderly man with a long beard, wearing a cap and a dark coat. This intimate portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Cornet's skill in capturing the details of the subject's face and the texture of his clothing through fine lines and hatching. The etching provides a glimpse into Cornet's artistic style, which often focused on depicting everyday individuals with a sense of realism.