Portret van een oude man 1884

"Portret van een oude man" is an 1884 etching by Dutch artist Nicolaas van der Waay. The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of an elderly man with a long beard and a cap. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner. The etching was created using delicate, parallel lines that create a sense of texture and depth. Van der Waay was a Dutch realist painter and printmaker who is known for his portraits and genre scenes. This etching is a prime example of his work, capturing the essence of his subject's character with a subtle yet powerful realism.