Oude man 1741 - 1820

Abraham Delfos's "Oude man" (Old Man) is a detailed drawing of an elderly man's head, which depicts the subject looking down, his long white beard flowing over his chest, and his eyes cast downward in a contemplative pose. The artist, born in 1731 and working in the Netherlands, is known for his ability to depict lifelike expressions and textures, making the viewer feel a sense of intimacy with the subject. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Delfos's skill in portraying the passing of time through the wrinkles and subtle lines on the old man's face.