Oude man tegenover een jongen 1640 - 1719

This etching, titled "Oude man tegenover een jongen" (Old man opposite a boy), is a work by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, dated 1640. It depicts a bearded elder, possibly a prophet, gesturing towards a young boy, both figures rendered in Rembrandt's signature style, utilizing hatched lines and shading. The composition, with its focus on the figures' interactions, creates a sense of intimacy and emotional depth. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Rembrandt's mastery of etching and his exploration of human relationships.