Buste van een man 1630 - 1700

This anonymous etching, "Buste van een man," is a detailed portrait of a man in profile, likely from the Dutch Golden Age (1630-1700). The artist, whose identity remains unknown, captures the man's features with meticulous precision, from the intricate folds of his clothing to the texture of his beard. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the technical mastery of the period, highlighting the prominence of portraiture within Dutch art.