Hoofd van een Oosterling 1739 - 1801

"Hoofd van een Oosterling" (Head of an Oriental Man), an etching created between 1739 and 1801 by Italian artist Pietro Antonio III Novelli, is a detailed study of an older man's head. The drawing captures the subject's weathered features, with meticulous attention to the wrinkles and lines etched into his face. The man's gaze is downcast, adding a sense of contemplation and mystery to the artwork. This etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into Novelli's skill in capturing human expression and anatomy through the medium of printmaking.