Hoofd van een oude man met tonsuur Possibly 1860 - 1861

"Hoofd van een oude man met tonsuur" is a drawing by Johannes Arnoldus Boland, likely created between 1860 and 1861. The work depicts the head of an elderly man with a tonsure, a shaved patch of hair on the crown of the head, often worn by monks. The detailed lines and shading of the drawing contribute to a realistic portrayal of the subject. The profile view and the man's gaze upward create a sense of contemplation and introspection, reflecting themes of aging and spirituality often explored in portraiture.