Hoofd van een oude man c. 1660

"Hoofd van een oude man" (Head of an Old Man) is a charcoal drawing by Moses ter Borch, created around 1660. This small, intimate study, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases ter Borch's mastery of capturing human likeness through a focused portrait of an elderly man. The artist's meticulous rendering of the sitter's wrinkles, furrowed brow, and beard reveals a deep understanding of the human face and its expressions. This drawing is a testament to ter Borch's skill and his ability to convey a sense of character and emotion in his works, and it's a valuable insight into his artistic practice.