Oude man met baard 1748 - 1795

"Oude man met baard" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Chalon, created between 1748 and 1795. The small-scale print, measuring just 60 mm by 70 mm, depicts a close-up portrait of an elderly man with a prominent beard and furrowed brow. Chalon’s detailed rendering of the man’s features and the use of cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture are hallmarks of the artist’s style, which was influenced by the realism of the Dutch Golden Age. The print's intimate scale and focus on the subject's inner life suggests a personal connection between the artist and his subject.