Jonge en oude man 1802

"Jonge en oude man" (Young and Old Man) is an etching created by the Dutch artist Jan Chalon in 1802. The work depicts the heads of two men, a young man on the left and an old man on the right. The young man has long hair and is looking down, while the older man is looking directly at the viewer. The etching's small size, 62mm in height and 149mm in width, creates a sense of intimacy and emphasizes the subtle details of the figures' faces. Chalon's etching masterfully captures the contrast between youth and age, using light and shadow to highlight the wrinkles on the old man's face and the smooth skin of the younger man.