Buste van een oude man met baard 1625 - 1674

"Buste van een oude man met baard" (Bust of an Old Man with a Beard) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Lievens, created between 1625 and 1674. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the profile of an elderly man with a long, flowing beard. The intricate lines of the etching capture the texture of his beard, wrinkles, and clothing. This artwork exemplifies Lievens' skill in rendering realistic detail and capturing the human form. This piece showcases Lievens' adeptness in etching, a technique that was popular during the Dutch Golden Age.