Bust of an old bearded man, looking down, three quarters right 1631

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "Bust of an old bearded man, looking down, three quarters right" created in 1631, displays the artist's mastery of light and shadow. The image depicts a man with a long beard, looking down in contemplation. This work is typical of Rembrandt's early period, characterized by his use of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the man's wrinkled skin and thick hair. This etching, measuring just 120 mm by 118 mm, now held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a close-up glimpse into Rembrandt's meticulous exploration of human expression.