Portret van een onbekende oude man 1705 - 1775

This etching, "Portret van een onbekende oude man," by Johann Georg Hertel, depicts the head and shoulders of an elderly man, with his head slightly bowed in contemplation. Hertel's use of hatching creates subtle tonal variations across the face and garment, emphasizing the texture of the old man's skin and the folds in his clothing. The inscription at the bottom indicates that the etching was created by Hertel and is part of a larger series. This small portrait offers a glimpse into Hertel's skill in capturing the character of his subject through precise detail and nuanced shading, typical of Dutch Baroque portraiture.