Portret van een oudere man 1874 - 1925

"Portret van een oudere man" (Portrait of an Older Man) is a pencil drawing created between 1874 and 1925 by Dutch artist Jan Veth. The artwork, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man with a distinct and weathered visage, captured in expressive detail. The portrait showcases Veth's skill in rendering texture and emotion, and his ability to evoke the passage of time through the subject's appearance. The composition features a striking contrast between the detailed rendering of the man's face and the simpler, more abstract background. The use of graphite highlights the subject's age and character, creating a poignant and realistic portrayal.