Bald old man with a short beard, in profile right 1635

Rembrandt van Rijn's "Bald old man with a short beard, in profile right" is a striking etching from 1635, showcasing the artist's signature masterful use of line and shadow. The work, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, depicts an elderly man's profile, emphasizing the weight of age and the beauty of individual character. The etching's small scale, just 66 mm by 57 mm, underscores the artist's interest in close-up observation and intimate portraiture, a hallmark of his later works.