Bust of a Man 1645

"Bust of a Man" is a 1645 oil painting by Dutch Golden Age painter Gerrit Dou. The painting depicts a man in a dark, somber setting with a focus on his aged face and the meticulously rendered details of his clothing. Dou, a pupil of Rembrandt, is known for his meticulous brushwork and realistic depictions of everyday life. The painting exemplifies his mastery of light and shadow and the skillful portrayal of human emotions. This work, likely a portrait of a specific individual, offers a glimpse into the artistic approach of Dou and the realism of the Dutch Golden Age.