Old Man Wearing Turban Ornamented with Fur(upper) c. 17th century

This etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, also known as Il Grechetto, depicts two portraits of men. Both figures wear fur-trimmed clothing and hats. The figure in the upper etching is an old man with a long beard, while the figure in the lower etching appears to be younger. The artist's use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth and detail in the figures. These etchings, created during the 17th century, are examples of the artist's mastery of portraiture and his interest in the human form.