Old Man with an Open Book, Old Man with a Beard, Old Man with a Glove on His Hand, Man with a Moustache 1775

"Old Man with an Open Book" is a 1775 etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a prolific Italian artist known for his masterful use of light and shadow. This piece is part of a series of four portraits, each depicting a different elderly man in various states of dress and activity. The intricate details of the men’s facial expressions, clothing, and gestures evoke a sense of realism and character, typical of Tiepolo's style. This print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the nuances of human expression and the passage of time.