Kop van een oude man met baard 1749 - 1799

This etching, "Kop van een oude man met baard" (Head of an Old Man with a Beard), is a small, yet detailed, depiction of a man with a long, flowing beard, created by François Joseph Lonsing in the late 18th century. The work is characteristic of Lonsing's style, known for its precise lines and realistic portrayal of facial features. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Lonsing's mastery of etching, a technique that involves using an acid-resistant coating on a metal plate to create an image. This etching is a valuable example of 18th-century portraiture and the artistry of etching.