Kop van een oude man 1749

"Kop van een oude man" (Head of an Old Man), created in 1749 by Johann Gottlieb Glume, is a detailed etching portraying the profile of an elderly man. The artist's meticulous use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the subject's wrinkled skin and the folds of his clothing. Glume, a German artist born in 1711 and active until his death in 1778, was known for his skillful portraiture. This small-scale work, measuring 64 mm in height and 58 mm in width, highlights Glume's keen observation and ability to capture the nuances of human expression in a simplified yet poignant manner.