Oude man met een boek en een speer 1755 - 1765

"Oude man met een boek en een speer" is an etching by Dutch artist Robbert Muys, created between 1755 and 1765. The print depicts a close-up portrait of an elderly man holding a book in his hand. He is dressed in a simple robe, and his white beard and weathered face lend a sense of wisdom and experience to his figure. The man's gaze is directed downward, suggesting deep contemplation or perhaps reading. The etching, which measures just 120 mm by 85 mm, is a masterful example of Muys's skill in rendering detail and texture, particularly in the depiction of the man's wrinkled skin and the intricate details of his clothing. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.