Buste van een man 1720 - 1792

"Buste van een man" (Bust of a Man), a portrait etching by Aert Schouman, is a close-up of a man's face, captured with detail and precision. The artist’s use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer into the subject's gaze. The etching's small size, 73 mm by 53 mm, adds to the intimate nature of the piece, inviting viewers to focus on the subject's expressive features and the artist's masterful technique. This artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.