Oude en jonge man Possibly 1659 - 1740

"Oude en jonge man" (Old and Young Man) is an etching by the Dutch artist Jan van der Bruggen, dating from sometime between 1659 and 1740. The artwork depicts two men, one older and one younger, who are dressed in simple clothing. The older man is holding a staff and looks directly at the viewer, while the younger man is holding a pot and looks away. The etching's subject matter, style, and composition are characteristic of Dutch art of the 17th century. The small scale of the artwork suggests that it might have been a private commission. The etching's use of shading and detail to create realistic textures is a defining feature of van der Bruggen's work.