Study of an Old Man in Profile 

This oil painting, “Study of an Old Man in Profile” by Rembrandt van Rijn, is a characteristic example of the artist’s meticulous approach to portraiture. The painting captures the subtle details of the old man's face, such as the wrinkles on his forehead and the gray hairs in his beard, highlighting the passage of time and the effects of aging. The dark background, a technique common in Rembrandt's paintings, draws attention to the subject’s weathered visage.